Introduction to Sociology

This book is a complete course text which covers the basic principles of sociology and is an ideal introduction for anyone with no previous knowledge of the subject. This user-friendly book can be used as a stand-alone text providing students with competence in all aspects of sociology. As well as all the standard topics, it includes a comparative study of recent work in the USA and a chapter on medical sociology. Written in a clear and concise style, the book provides an accessible introduction to the basic principles of sociology, its theoretical perspectives and the empirical evidence underlying them.