Author Description
This revised edition of Tischler's INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY continues a tradition of providing a proven and comprehensive textbook to students and professors at a lower, very reasonable price. With its built in study guide, practice tests, and available access to SociologyNow, no other textbook on the market provides students with a complete suite of study aids at an affordable price as INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY. Tischler is known for providing full coverage of sociological concepts in a student-friendly manner, and threading two basic ideas throughout the text- 1) sociology is a rigorous, scientific discipline and 2) a basic knowledge of sociology is essential for understanding social interaction in many work and social settings. Each chapter progresses from a specific to a general analysis of society - each part introducing increasingly comprehensive factors necessary for a broad-based understanding of social organization.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the core question of how sociological concepts function as a rigorous, scientific discipline to explain human social interaction. Henry L. Tischler, an established academic in the field, utilizes a structured pedagogical framework to present sociology as a foundational tool for navigating various professional and social environments. The book argues that a systematic understanding of social organization is necessary for interpreting the complexities of modern society.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of fundamental sociological concepts and theories
- Integrated study guides and practice assessments for student evaluation
- A chapter-based progression moving from specific social instances to broad societal analysis
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on introductory-level concepts rather than advanced theoretical critique
- It does not provide exhaustive historical analysis of every sociological school of thought
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently highlight this text as a reliable, student-friendly resource for undergraduate sociology courses. Readers often note the balance between academic rigor and the inclusion of practical study aids that facilitate comprehension of complex social structures.
Page Count:
598
Publication Date:
1986-01-01
Publisher:
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ISBN-10:
0030027071
ISBN-13:
9780030027079
Politics & Social Sciences
Social Science
Education
Sociology
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