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Publisher | Collins |
ISBN 13 | 9780007597499 |
ISBN 10 | 0007597495 |
Author | Dave Aiken |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | Exam Board: AQALevel & Subject: A level SociologyFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: June 2023AQA approvedThis fourth edition of Collins’ respected AQA A-level Sociology series is updated for the 2015 AQA Sociology specifications. Covering the second year of the A level course, it will help students master the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their study and engage with contemporary society.This textbook has been revised by our team of expert authors, who are practising sociologists, teachers and HE experts. It includes full coverage of Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods; Beliefs in Society; Global Development; The Media; and Stratification and Differentiation. Tried and tested content works alongside new features to ensure that students:Understand essential theories and perspectives with up-to-date explanations and key concepts defined on the pageEngage with the latest research with in-depth explorations of new and classic research studies and accompanying questionsDevelop proficiency in critical analysis with up-to-date case studies and questions focused on analysis and evaluationAcquire strong research skills with practical tasks that actively involve students in the research processReflect and evaluate with prompt questions integrated into the explanationAssess progress and apply learning with extensive practice questions for every Topic, including both short answer and extended writing |
About the Author | Steve Chapman is an experienced teacher, examiner and writer of resources for sociology A Level students. Formerly Head of Sociology at Notre Dame Sixth Form College in Leeds, Steve has recently written and series edited the Collins AQA A-level Sociology series in its fourth edition for Collins.Martin Holborn is an experienced teacher and examiner of A Level, Access and degree-level Sociology, and the author of numerous social science books including co-authoring the last six editions of Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, which has been a bestseller internationally for many years. He is currently an Associate Lecturer in Social Science at The Open University. |
Publication Date | 2016-06-08 |
Number of Pages | 540 pages |
AQA A Level Sociology Student Book 2