Picture 1 of 2
Gallery
Picture 1 of 2
Have one to sell?
American Society: How It Really Works, Rogers, Joel
US $7.69
ApproximatelyRM 32.56
Condition:
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
6 available
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
Free USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Montgomery Illinois, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 14 Aug and Mon, 18 Aug
Returns:
30 days return. Seller pays for return shipping.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:356704810366
Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- American Society: How It Really Works
- ISBN
- 0393938859
- EAN
- 9780393938852
- Release Title
- American Society: How It Really Works
- Artist
- Rogers, Joel
- Brand
- N/A
- Colour
- N/A
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393938859
ISBN-13
9780393938852
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202860518
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
592 Pages
Publication Name
American Society : How It Really Works
Language
English
Subject
Sociology / General, Economic Conditions, United States / General
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, Business & Economics, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
28.4 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2014-047605
Reviews
American Society: How It Really Works is sociology at its best, theoretically grounded, empirically based, and tightly argued. Wright and Rogers provide a unique introduction to the sociological perspective by focusing on four core American social values--efficiency, freedom, fairness, and democracy--and show the ways that American society does not measure up to its potential, give sociological reasons why this is the case, and use the sociological imagination to suggest possible futures for a more just and equitable society. The perfect book not only to introduce students to sociological analysis, but to engage them in the major issues of our time., There can be no better introduction to American society than one written by these two brilliant commentators., I used Wright and Rogers's American Society for an introductory sociology course. The text provided an accessible entrance into the fundamentals of sociological analysis, from economic principles and social inequality to mass consumption to participatory democracy. The work is clearly theoretically informed, but the most impressive contribution lies in the wealth of empirical studies, statistics, tables, and figures provided throughout the text. My students were particularly drawn to the empirical evidence and the consistent reference to contemporary debates about social issues, such as health care and campaign financing. The authors' suggestions for ways to reduce social inequality ignited class discussions about the limits and potential of social change at the personal and structural level. I would recommend this text for any introductory sociology course focused on alternative understandings of social inequality in American society., Imagine a book about American social dynamics written by a pair of public intellectuals who are also eminent academics, aimed at beginners. Imagine a book that gives equal weight to facts and ideas, treating each with lucidity and grace. This is that book.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
306.0973
Synopsis
In American Society: How It Really Works , Erik Olin Wright and Joel Rogers ask several key questions: What kind of society is America? How does it really work and why is it the way it is? In what ways does it need changing , and how can those changes be brought about? To answer these questions, Wright and Rogers identify five core social values that most Americans affirm in one way or another: freedom, prosperity, efficiency, fairness, and democracy. The authors then challenge readers to question to what degree contemporary American society actually lives up to these values and suggest how we might make progress in solving some of the social problems that confront America today., In American Society: How It Really Works, Erik Olin Wright and Joel Rogers ask several key questions: What kind of society is America? How does it really work and why is it the way it is? In what ways does it need changing, and how can those changes be brought about? To answer these questions, Wright and Rogers identify five core social values that most Americans affirm in one way or another: freedom, prosperity, efficiency, fairness, and democracy. The authors then challenge readers to question to what degree contemporary American society actually lives up to these values and suggest how we might make progress in solving some of the social problems that confront America today.
LC Classification Number
HN90.M6W75 2015
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (272,728)
- i***s (795)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat item in good condition and fast delivery - a gift greatly appreciated. 5*****
- k***o (4241)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent condition! Thank you!
- 9***6 (1361)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent, thankyou!!!!
More to explore :
- Politics & Society Nonfiction Books Fiction & American Cuisine,
- Folio Society North American Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Folio Society History North American Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Folio Society Illustrated North American Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Folio Society North American Antiquarian & Collectible Books in English,
- High Society Magazines,
- Folio Society Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Politics & Society Audiobooks,
- Nonfiction Society Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Politics & Society Nonfiction Books & Fiction
Seller feedback (272,728)
- i***s (795)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat item in good condition and fast delivery - a gift greatly appreciated. 5*****
- k***o (4241)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent condition! Thank you!
- 9***6 (1361)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent, thankyou!!!!