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Taylor and Francis Sociology A Biosocial Introduction 2Nd Edition 2019 Edition by Rosemary L. Hopcrof
In an era of human genome research, environmental challenges, new reproductive technologies, and more, students can benefit from introductory sociology text that is biologically informed. This innovative text integrates mainstream sociological research in all areas of sociology with a scientifically informed model of an evolved, biological human actor. This text allows students to better understand their emotional, social, and institutional worlds. It also illustrates how biological understanding naturally enhances the sociological approach. This grounding of sociology in a biosocial conception of the individual actor is coupled with a comparative approach, as human biology is universal and often reveals itself as variations on themes across human cultures. Tables, figures, and photos, and the author's concise and remarkably lively style make this a truly enjoyable book to read and teach. List of PhotosList of FiguresList of TablesList of BoxesPreface for Students and TeachersAbout the AuthorPart I. Introduction to SociologyChapter 1. What Do Sociologists Do?Part II. Fundamentals of SociologyChapter 2. One Human Nature Chapter 3. CultureChapter 4. Culture and Subsistence TechnologyChapter 5. Social Groups and NetworksChapter 6. InstitutionsChapter 7. DemographyPart III. Topics in SociologyChapter 8. MicrosociologyChapter 9. Sociology of the FamilyChapter 10. Social StratificationChapter 11. Global InequalityChapter 12. Contemporary Gender InequalityChapter 13. Race and EthnicityChapter 14. Sociology of ReligionChapter 15. Crime and ViolenceChapter 16. Biosociology of HealthChapter 17. Economic Sociology Chapter 18. Sociology of the Environment Chapter 19. Political Sociology and Social Movements: Human Polities Throughout HistoryName IndexSubject Index