Global Sociology
- ISBN-10
- 1137272465
- ISBN-13
- 9781137272461
- Series
- Global Sociology
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 488
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11-02
- Publisher
- Macmillan International Higher Education
- Authors
- Robin Cohen, Paul Kennedy
Description
From religion to recession and social media to corporate power, this third edition continues to be the authority on global issues in contemporary society. Combining updated discussion of global challenges with clear writing and an emphasis on critical thinking, Global Sociology will inspire today's students of global society across disciplines.
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Other editions
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- 2012-01-05
- 336 pages
- Paperback
- McGraw-Hill Education
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- 2009-01-01
- 352 pages
- Paperback
- McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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