The notion of common sense and abiding by its implications is something that, seemingly, everyone agrees is a good way of making behavioral decisions and conducting one's daily activities. This holds
Social Deviance is a comprehensive textbook that uses real life phenomena and current examples to maintain student interest. Each chapter includes chapter-opening objectives and vignette, end of chapt
Social Deviance is a comprehensive textbook that uses real life phenomena and current examples to maintain student interest. Each chapter includes chapter-opening objectives and vignette, end of chapt
Explores the gamut of social theory Classical and Contemporary Social Theory: Investigation and Application, 1/e, is the most comprehensive, informative social theory book on the market. The
The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and student-friendly text on street gangs. Building on the successful first edition, American Street Gangs, Second Edition is a sharp, insightful analysis o
Delaney (sociology, State U. of New York at Oswego) offers a concise textbook that introduces students to sociology, their roles in society, and how sociology explains human behavior. He explains majo
Why do billions of people around the world love sports? This informative book attempts to find out why—by examining sports in all its facets, providing an overview of the history of sports, with a con
Delaney (State U. of New York at Oswego) uses events and excerpts of a dialogue from the comedy cartoon show The Simpsons to discuss the many issues of social relevance that the satirical show has tou
In this text for students and interested general readers, Delaney (sociology, State U. of New York at Oswego) uses excerpts from the Seinfeld television show to introduce basic sociological concepts.
Offering an excellent overview of approximately 400 years of social theory with a concentration on sociological thought, this book reflects the convergence of social science, natural science, philosop
Scholars working in sociology, psychology, economics, education, kinesiology, and applied athletics in North America and Europe provide 25 essays that consider aspects of sportsmanship from multidisci
This philosophical look at friendship and happiness begins with a review of Aristotle's three categories of friendship—friends of utility, friends of pleasure and friends of the good. Modern variation
Why do billions of people around the world love sports? This informative book attempts to find out why—by examining sports in all its facets, providing an overview of the history of sports, with a con
"This text approaches the study of the environment from two disciplines--sociology and philosophy. Both sociologists and philosophers have concerns about our environment's ability not only to sustain
