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SOCIOLOGY - ANTHONY GIDDENS PHILIP W SUTTON KAR...

Over a million copies sold worldwide The indispensable guide to understanding the world we make
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such as climate change  growing inequality and rising polarization in societies across the
world  * a strong focus on global connections and the ways that digital technologies are
radically transforming our lives  * quality pedagogical features  such as 'Classic Studies' and
'Global Society' boxes  and 'Thinking Critically' reflection points  as well as end-of-chapter
activities inviting readers to engage with popular culture and original research articles to
gather sociological insights. The ninth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology in
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