Autorentext

Frank van Tubergen is Professor of Sociology at Utrecht University, where he teaches introduction to sociology. His current work is focused on social networks, immigration and religion.

Klappentext

This textbook presents key knowledge in sociology in a highly accessible and engaging way, introducing students to core concepts, theories, perspectives, methods and findings. It offers students a 'sociological toolkit', a set of useful insights, tools and principles, which will enable them to do research like a sociologist.

Inhalt

Part 1. Thinking Like a Sociologist; 1. Questions; 2. Theories; 3. Methodss; 4. Perspectives; PART 2. Culture; 5. Opinions; 6. Norms; Part 3. Social Relations; 7. Networks; 8. Groups; Part 4. Inequality; 9. Stratification and Mobility; **10. Resources; Part 5. Topics;** 11. Immigration and Integration; 12. Modernization; 13. Religion.