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  • © 1985

Mastering Sociology

Editors:

  1. Gerard O’Donnell
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Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series (Science) (MMSS)

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Table of contents (26 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. What is Sociology?

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Sociological Terms and Concepts

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      Pages 3-11

    3. Sociological Method

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      Pages 12-24

  3. The Family

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
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    3. The Changing Nature of the Modern British Family

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      Pages 39-44

    4. The Stability of the Family

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      Pages 45-55

  4. The Sociology of Education

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 57-57
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    2. Informal and Formal Education

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      Pages 59-68

    3. Changes in British Education

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      Pages 69-76

    4. Ability and Achievement

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      Pages 77-93

  5. Social Differentiation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
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    2. Stratification

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      Pages 97-103

    3. Wealth and Income

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      Pages 104-116

    4. Social Mobility

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      Pages 117-130

  6. Work and Leisure

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 131-131
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    2. The Meaning of Work

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      Pages 133-144

    3. Rewards and Conditions

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      Pages 145-151

    4. The Changing Conditions of Employment

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      Pages 152-172
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