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Taylor and Francis Social Science An Introduction To The Study Of Society 17Th Edition 2019 Edition by David C. Colander, Elgin F. Hunt
Now in its seventeenth edition, Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society approaches its study from a common-sense perspective, rather than a formalistic perspective more common in social science. Readers will see how seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle and connect to one another - anthropology and economics, for example. The goal of the book is to teach students critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will allow them to approach social issues in an objective and informed way. New to this edition are significant updates on: The election of Donald Trump and the emergence of related populist movementsTrade policy and health careIssues involving migration and immigrationEmerging developments in artificial intelligenceComparisons between cultural and biological evolutionExamples, data, recommended readings, and internet questions PrefaceAcknowledgementsPart I IntroductionCh. 1 Social Science and Its MethodsCh. 2 Human OriginsCh. 3 Origins of Western SocietyPart II Culture and the IndividualCh. 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural ChangeCh. 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and SocietyCh. 6 Technology and SocietyCh. 7 Psychology, Society, and CultureCh. 8 Deviance, Crime, and SocietyPart III Institutions and SocieityCh. 9 The FamilyCh. 10 ReligionCh. 11 EducationCh. 12 Social and Economic StratificationCh. 13 Stratification, Minorities, and DiscriminationPart IV Politics and SocietyCh. 14 The Functions and Forms of GovernmentCh. 15 Governments of the WorldCh. 16 Democratic Government in the United StatesPart V Economics and SocietyCh. 17 The Organization of Economic ActivitiesCh. 18 The Economy, Government, and Economic Challenges Facing the United StatesPart VI Global IssuesCh. 19 International Political RelationsCh. 20 International Economic RelationsCh. 21 The Political Economies of Developing CountriesCh. 22 International Institutions and the Search for Peace