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Provides a strong multidisciplinary approachSocial Science, 15/e, approaches social science from a common-sense perspective, rather than from a conventional social science angle. Readers will see how seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle – anthropology and economics, for example. In the end, students will be able to approach social issues with unbiased problem-solving skills.MySearchLab is a part of the Hunt program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students explore Social Science in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app.This title is available in a variety of formats and prices – digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson’s MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization.
This text investigates how the diverse disciplines within the social sciences intersect to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern society. Authors David C. Colander and Elgin F. Hunt utilize a multidisciplinary framework to move beyond conventional, siloed academic perspectives. By emphasizing common-sense reasoning and practical problem-solving, the book aims to equip students with the analytical tools necessary to evaluate complex social issues from an objective, integrated standpoint.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a foundational, pedagogical text designed for undergraduate survey courses in the social sciences. The framing suggests an accessible, broad-spectrum introduction that prioritizes interdisciplinary synthesis over deep specialization in any single field.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
2004-04-19
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205408478
ISBN-13:
9780205408474
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