This introductory text, written from a conflict perspective, emphasizes four themes: diversity, the struggle to achieve social justice, economic and global transformations in the U.S., and a global perspective. In Conflict and Order studies the forces that lead to both stability and change in society. As they examine the standard topics in an introductory course, the authors show how social problems are structural in origin. While the pace of social change is increa… More >>
In Conflict and Order: Understanding Society
This book said slightly used but when I received it I thought it was brand new. I was extremely pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recieved this book in a very timely manner, condition was not perfect, but definately good.
Rating: 5 / 5
I liked this book for its insight on the different points of view. As a SOC 101 student, this was a good reference for my intro into Sociology. However, there is more to sociology than Dukheim and Marx. There are the theories of Max Weber and Herbert Blumer that come into play. The Interpretive paradigm is (once again) totaly ignored. I think this is a great introductory manual, but I also think that there should have been some stronger reference to the micro-subjective level of analysis. Hopefully, in the 9th edition, they include theories such as: Symbolic Interactionism and Dramaturgy.
Rating: 3 / 5
Got this book for my Sociology 101 class and it is fairly easy read and does at great job at explaining concepts. My teacher takes everything right from the book so if I study the book I will get an A. Great book though!!!!
Rating: 4 / 5
Great work. I liked the more profound connection between the scientific study of sociology, theory, etc with social events and realities.
Rating: 5 / 5