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Elements of Sociology

A Critical Canadian Introduction

by (author) John Steckley

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2017
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199019632
    Publish Date
    Feb 2017
    List Price
    $99.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195431667
    Publish Date
    Apr 2010
    List Price
    $78.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195446753
    Publish Date
    Mar 2011
    List Price
    $78.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199033003
    Publish Date
    Feb 2020
    List Price
    $109.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780190165048
    Publish Date
    Sep 2023
    List Price
    $109.99

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Description

Acclaimed by instructors and students alike for its fresh, innovative approach to the discipline, Elements of Sociology is back and better than ever. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, relatable real-life examples, compelling narratives, and thought-provoking discussion questions, the fourth edition challenges students to think differently about both sociology and the world around them.

About the author

Dr. John Steckley has taught at Humber College since 1983. He also taught anthropology at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Native studies at Laurentian University. He has published over 150 articles in the academic and popular press, as well as a short book of Huron biographies. He is the author of Beyond Their Years: Five Native Women's Stories (CSPI, 1999).

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Editorial Reviews

"What sets this book apart is that it is exciting and fun to read. Students find it very approachable. . . . The relevant narratives and up-to-date examples relate theoretical material to the real world and to students' personal experiences." --Annette Tezli, University of Calgary

 

"If you are looking for an introductory text that has an edge and emphasizes critical perspectives, this is it." --Xiaoping Li, Okanagan College