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Students are very happy using this text. It is written in a clear and simple
style. The chapters on globalisation and identity are very useful, however
on its own it does not have enough material for the theoretical aspects of
Section A, the relationships between theories and methods, and methods
of social research.
or
Macionis, J. and K. Plummer Sociology: a global introduction. (Harlow: Prentice
Hall, 2008) fourth edition [ISBN 9780132051583 (pbk)].
We strongly advise you to buy the fourth edition of Macionis and
Plummer; however we have also provided references to the third edition:
Macionis, J. and K. Plummer Sociology: a global introduction. (Harlow: Prentice
Hall, 2005) third edition [ISBN 9780131287464 (pbk)].
This text is easy to read and is well illustrated with many examples,
charts and pictures. As indicated by its title, it takes a global approach
to the subject and so is an ideal text for students studying this subject on
the International Programmes. However, it does not cover many of the
theoretical aspects of the course and will not offer much support for your
Section C topic.
We then move on to the textbooks which specifically cover the theoretical
aspects; we have indicated two texts of which you should buy one.
Choose one from:
Cuff, E., W.W. Sharrock and D.W. Francis Perspectives in sociology. (London:
Routledge, 2006) fifth edition [ISBN 9780415301114 (pbk)].
This covers all the theories indicated in the reading for Section A.
However, although the style is clear, some of the chapters have been
organised in an unusual way and so it is very important to make use of the
directions to specific reading provided in the subject guide.
or
Lee, D. and H. Newby The problem of sociology. (London: Routledge, 2000)
[ISBN 9780415094535].
This contains much more material than is required for this course.
However, it approaches the subject historically and therefore it helps
students to locate the sociologists clearly within the society and time
they were writing. It is clearly written and you should have little problem
in reading it. However, as with all texts it should be read in relation to
the topic studied. Again we have indicated the relevant chapters in the
textbook in reading advice given in this subject guide.
Cuff et al. (2006) and Lee and Newby (2000) are available to view online
via the VLE
Reading for Section B
There is one major text for this Section which you will need to buy or have
access to.
Waters, M. Globalization. (London: Routledge, 2001) second edition
[ISBN 9780415238540].
You will also need to refer to the relevant chapters in the compulsory
textbooks which you have bought for Section A.