Sociology Stark, Professor Rodney

Product Description Stark introduces students to the content, methods and theories of the discipline through the investigations that sociologists have done. He treats sociology as a dynamic human activity, based in sociologists' desire to explain and understand the social world. By looking over the shoulders of researchers in every chapter and approaching the field in a selective and inductive manner, students not only learn content but also carry away with them a new perspective on the world. About the Author Rodney Stark is a renowned scholar and researcher, and is recognized as one of the foremost sociologists working in the field of sociology of religion. Professor Stark has published more than 140 articles and 27 scholarly books that have won numerous awards and acknowledgements, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination. He is also known as a pioneer in the technology field. He co-founded the MicroCase Corporation, which is now a part of Thomson Wadsworth. With his background in journalism, it isn't surprising that in addition to receiving praise for his unique approach to sociology, he's received praise for having one of the better-written texts on the market.