Global Sociology

The first, pioneering edition of Global Sociology put global issues at the heart if the sociological discussion. A lot has changed in the world since then: recessions and revolutions, social media and new migration networks have developed as causes and symptoms of an increasingly global society. Thi [...]
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The first, pioneering edition of Global Sociology put global issues at the heart if the sociological discussion. A lot has changed in the world since then: recessions and revolutions, social media and new migration networks have developed as causes and symptoms of an increasingly global society. This new edition is fully updated to explore just how these global issues can help us to understand sociology in our world today. Making clear connections between everyday experiences and global processes at each step, the third edition: - carefully guides you through essential and cutting-edge topics in the discipline - from family and feminism to environment and economy - introduces core theory and the great minds of the discipline with Global Thinkers biography boxes - supports your learning with study-friendly features, including Pause to Reflect questions, Key Concept highlights and Definition glossary boxes - offers extra online resources at www.palgrave.com/sociology/cohen3e With clear writing and infectious enthusiasm for its topic, this book remains the authority on global issues in sociology for students across the world.