Elements of Sociology
A Critical Canadian Introduction
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2017
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780199019632
- Publish Date
- Feb 2017
- List Price
- $99.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780195431667
- Publish Date
- Apr 2010
- List Price
- $78.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780195446753
- Publish Date
- Mar 2011
- List Price
- $78.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780199033003
- Publish Date
- Feb 2020
- List Price
- $109.99
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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).
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