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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20250716182419.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781509539222 (paperback) |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 301 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Giddens, Anthony |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Sociology by |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Anthony Gidens and Philip W. Sutton |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | 9th |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Cambridge |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Polity Press |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2021 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xiv, 1080 pages |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE | |
| Price amount | Rs. 3572.00 |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Introduction;<br/>1 What is Sociology?;<br/>2 Asking and Answering Sociological Questions;<br/>3 Theories and Perspectives;<br/>4 Globalization and Social Change;<br/>5 The Environment;<br/>6 Global Inequality;<br/>7 Gender and Sexuality<br/>8 Race, Ethnicity and Migration;<br/>9 Stratification and Social Class;<br/>10 Health, Illness and Disability;<br/>11 Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare;<br/>12 Social Interaction and Daily Life;<br/>13 Cities and Urban Life;<br/>14 The Life Course;<br/>15 Families and Intimate Relationships;<br/>16 Education;<br/>17 Work and Employment;<br/>18 Religion;<br/>19 The Media;<br/>20 Politics, Government and Social Movements;<br/>21 Nations, War and Terrorism;<br/>22 Crime and Deviance;<br/>Glossary. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | This thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. The authors provide a commanding overview of the latest global developments and new ideas in this fascinating subject. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in a straightforward way.<br/>Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking sociologically.<br/>The ninth edition includes:<br/>a solid foundation in the basics of sociology: its purpose, methodology and theories;<br/>up-to-the-minute overviews of key topics in social life, from gender, personal life and poverty, to globalization, the media and politics;<br/>stimulating examples of what sociology has to say about key issues in our contemporary world, such as climate change, growing inequality and rising polarization in societies across the world;<br/>a strong focus on global connections and the ways that digital technologies are radically transforming our lives;<br/>quality pedagogical features, such as ‘Classic Studies’ and ‘Global Society’ boxes, and ‘Thinking Critically’ reflection points, as well as end-of-chapter activities inviting readers to engage with popular culture and original research articles to gather sociological insights.<br/>The ninth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology in a complex world. It is the ideal teaching text for first-year university and college courses, and will help to inspire a new generation of sociologists.<br/> |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Philip W. Sutton [Co-Author] |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | BOOKs |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Materials specified (bound volume or other part) | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | PB | National Law School | National Law School | General Stacks | 16.07.2025 | Purchased - Technical Bureau India | 3572.00 | 301 GID | 40270 | 16.07.2025 | 16.07.2025 | BOOKs | Recommended by Dr. Karthikeyan Damodaran |
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