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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Illuminating Social Life by Peter Kivisto A collection of 13 original essays exploring the connection between sociological theory and the realities of contemporary issues such as the Internet, alcohol use, body building, shopping malls, the working world and fast-food restaurants. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The sixth edition of Peter Kivisto's popular anthology, Illuminating Social Life, continues to demonstrate to students how social theories can help them make sense of the swirling events and perplexing phenomena that they encounter in their daily lives.A perfect complement for sociological theory courses, this updated edition includes 13 original essays by leading scholars in the field that help students better understand and appreciate the relevance of social theory. Once again, Peter Kivisto's collection illuminates the connection between sociological theory and the realities that students are faced with every day, from the Internet, alcohol use, and body building to shopping malls, the working world, and fast-food restaurants. Author Biography Peter Kivisto is Richard A. Swanson Professor of Social Thought and Chair of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Welfare at Augustana College and Finland Distinguished Professor at the University of Turku. His current research involves a collaborative project on multiculturalism with colleagues in Finland. His interests include immigration, social integration, citizenship, and religion. Among his recent books are Key Ideas in Sociology (2011), Illuminating Social Life (2011); Beyond a Border: The Causes and Consequences of Contemporary Immigration (2010, with Thomas Faist); Citizenship: Discourse, Theory and Transnational Prospects (2007, with Thomas Faist); and Intersecting Inequalities (2007, with Elizabeth Hartung). He serves on the editorial boards of Contexts, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Journal of Intercultural Studies, and on the Publication Committee for Sociology of Religion. Table of Contents CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORYIntroduction - Peter KivistoCelebratory Capitalism and the Commodification of Information - Stephen AdairThe Weberian Theory of Rationalization and the McDonaldization of Contemporary Society - George RitzerSurfing the Net for Community: A Durkheimian Analysis of Electronic Gatherings - Anne M. HornsbyAlcohol-Related Windows on Simmel's Social World - William J. Staudenmeier, Jr.CONTEMPORARY THEORIES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS TO THE CLASSICSIntroduction - Peter KivistoCultural Sociology and the Meaning of Music - Scott AppelrouthWhy Do African Americans Pay More for New Cars? A Structural Explanation - Christopher PrendergastCritical Theory, Legitimation Crisis, and the Deindustrialization of Flint, Michigan - Steven P. DandaneauRace-Based Critical Theory and the "Happy Talk" of Diversity in America - Douglas Hartmann and Joyce M. BellThe Socially Constructed Body: Insights From Feminist Theory - Judith Lorber and Patricia Yancey MartinOrganizing Door-to-Door Sales: A Symbolic Interactionist Analysis - David Schweingruber and Nancy BernsGoffman's Dramaturgical Sociology: Personal Sales and Service in a Commodified World - Peter Kivisto and Dan PittmanContrasts of Carnival: Mardi Gras Between the Modern and the Postmodern - Kevin Fox GothamNegotiating the Social Landscape to Create Social Change - Anne F. EisenbergGlobalization Theory and Religious Fundamentalism - William H. Swatos, Jr. Details ISBN1452217823 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Year 2012 ISBN-10 1452217823 ISBN-13 9781452217826 Format Paperback Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Subtitle Classical and Contemporary Theory Revisited Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States DEWEY 301 Edition 6th Language English Media Book Pages 440 Author Peter Kivisto Replaces 9781412978156 Short Title ILLUMINATING SOCIAL LIFE 6/E Affiliation Augustana College Edited by Peter Kivisto Publication Date 2012-12-12 UK Release Date 2012-12-12 AU Release Date 2012-12-12 NZ Release Date 2012-12-12 US Release Date 2012-12-12 Edition Description 6th Revised edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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ISBN: 9781452217826

The sixth edition of Peter Kivisto’s popular anthology, Illuminating Social Life, continues to demonstrate to students how social theories can help them make sense of the swirling e… Plus…

The sixth edition of Peter Kivisto’s popular anthology, Illuminating Social Life, continues to demonstrate to students how social theories can help them make sense of the swirling events and perplexing phenomena that they encounter in their daily lives. A perfect complement for sociological theory courses, this updated edition includes 13 original essays by leading scholars in the field that help students better understand and appreciate the relevance of social theory. Once again, Peter Kivisto''s collection illuminates the connection between sociological theory and the realities that students are faced with every day —from the Internet, alcohol use, and body building to shopping malls, the working world, and fast-food restaurants. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award Find out more at www.sagepub.com/sociologyaward Books > Social and Cultural Studies > Social Science > Cultural Studies > Ethnology List_Books<

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