Description
Product ID: | 9781412990547 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | Sociology for a New Century Series |
Title: | Cultures and Societies in a Changing World |
Authors: | Author: Wendy Griswold |
Page Count: | 232 |
Subjects: | Cultural studies, Cultural studies, Sociology, Sociology |
Description: | This Fourth Edition introduces the sociology of culture and explores cultural phenomena including stories, beliefs, media, ideas, art, religious practices, fashions and rituals from a global-sociological perspective. In the Fourth Edition of Cultures and Societies in a Changing World, author Wendy Griswold illuminates how culture shapes our social world and how society shapes culture. She helps students gain an understanding of the sociology of culture and explore stories, beliefs, media, ideas, art, religious practices, fashions, and rituals from a sociological perspective. Cultural examples from multiple countries and time periods will broaden students'' global understanding. They will develop a deeper appreciation of culture and society, gleaning insights that will help them overcome cultural misunderstandings, conflicts, and ignorance; equip them to be more effective in their professional and personal lives, and become wise citizens of the world. |
Imprint Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2012-03-14 |