Engaged Sociologist : Connecting the Classroom to the Community

English

ISBN: 1412936594

EAN: 9781412936590

Category: Social Science / Sociology / General/Education / Non-Formal Education/

Publisher: Pine Forge Press

Release Date: 11/01/2006

Synopsis: View a clip of co-author Jonathan M. White discussing this book, and volunteering generally, by scrolling to A closer look at volunteering here: www.boston.com/news/necn/Shows/wired/ I? really enjoyed reading the book. It gave lots of great examples, it was easy and fun to read, and I truly feel like I learned something by reading it. I also love the fact that it wasnt 3000 pages long and that it didnt cost 100 bucks! :) ??? Satisfied Student The book The Engaged Sociologist was very informative and easy to follow. The details and examples used made it fun to read this powerful book. This book was wonderfully written. ? Satisfied Student However, The Engaged Sociologist is a text that is clear and really gets to the point. It gives you a ton of information in a concise way. The questions and activities throughout each chapter enable students to think beyond the information written. It really presents the subject matter in an understandable and effective way. ? Satisfied Student The Engaged Sociologist: Connecting the Classroom to the Community brings the public sociology movement into the classroom, as it teaches students to use the tools of sociology to become effective participants in our democratic society. Through exercises and projects, authors Kathleen Korgen and Jonathan M. White encourage students to practice the application of these tools in order to get both hands-on training in sociology and experience with civic engagement in their communities. Key Features:???? Connects the classroom to the community: Chapters relate the key topics covered in Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems courses to civic engagement exercises. Provides fun, interesting, and easy ways to learn the tools of sociology: Each chapter contains both hands-on data collection exercises (e.g. surveys, interviews, observations), and library-based research. Offers a global perspective: Each chapter contains at least one international example on the subject area, connecting students to the global, as well as local and national communities. Illustrates how students can influence society: An Engaged Sociologist section highlights a sociologist or sociology student working on an issue presented in the chapter. Entices students to become more active, effective citizens: The book suggests specific actions students can take in their community such as throwing a fundraiser, participating in actions via the web, organizing a forum on campus, etc. Additional Resources for Students - plus Sample Chapters for Professors - on this Website!???? Click Sample Materials and Chapters at left for: For Professors : Sample chapters on Culture; Family and the Economy; and Race and Ethnicity A sample syllabus for using this text in an Intro to Sociology course; Interested in chapter-by-chapter test banks? Contact your sales rep at?? textsales@sagepub.com or by calling 1-866-434-2577. Verification of adoption of this text??required to receive test bank. For Students : &

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Engaged Sociologist : Connecting the Classroom to the Community

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.39 inches

Width: 6.0 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 10.09 oz

Pages: 208