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This eighth edition of Sociology Themes and Perspectives provides a comprehensive introduction to sociology for A-level and undergraduate students. This essential resource is fully updated to match the latest sociological teaching, research and developments to support you in learning about sociology today.Brought to you by an established and trusted team of subject experts, Sociology Themes and Perspectives has supported over one million students in the UK and internationally in studying sociology. This new edition will enable you to:Build your understanding of sociology through the clear and comprehensive explanationApply your knowledge with contextualised examples and researchStay relevant with the most up-to-date research, empirical studies and theoriesConsolidate your learning with the quick-reference conclusions and summaries at the end of each chapterBring sociology alive with full-colour explanation and photosThe new edition features coverage of these critical new topics: globalisation (in a major new section), the Arab Spring, the possible decline of US power, UK Coalition policies, environmental sociology, new media, the financial crash and recession, network society, victimology - and many more!Contents:Chapter 1: Stratification, class and inequalityChapter 2: Sex and genderChapter 3: 'Race', ethnicity and nationalityChapter 4: Poverty, social exclusion and the welfare stateChapter 5: Health, medicine and the bodyChapter 6: Crime and devianceChapter 7: ReligionChapter 8: Families, households and personal lifeChapter 9: Power, politics and the stateChapter 10: EducationChapter 11: Culture, socialisation and identityChapter 12: The mass mediaChapter 13: Age and the life courseChapter 14: MethodologyChapter 15: Sociological theory