A Career in Sociology

by Vera Kennedy

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This text was written for introductory undergraduate courses on sociological practice. The book was designed for faculty and students searching for a resource that provides sociological terms, concepts, and theories in the study of sociological practice. To adapt to the educational needs of individuals using this book, the instructor or learner must understand the underlying content.

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Publisher
West Hills College Lemoore
Subjects
Social Sciences, Sociology
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Licensing
  7. Preface
  8. 1: Careers in Sociology
  9. 1.1: Basic, Public, and Applied Sociology
  10. 1.2: What is a Sociological Practitioner?
  11. 1.3: The Scientific Method in Practice
  12. 1.4: Data Collection and Analysis
  13. 1.5: Sociological Application - Using Research to Assess and Solve Problems
  14. 1.6: History and Biography
  15. 1.7: The Sociological Imagination
  16. 1.8: References, Key Terms and Concepts
  17. 2: Theoretical Approaches in Practice
  18. 2.1: Levels of Analysis
  19. 2.2: Theoretical Approaches
  20. 2.3: Using a Sociological Perspective
  21. 2.4: References, Key Terms and Concepts
  22. 3: Sociological Interventions
  23. 3.1: Interventions and Problem Solving
  24. 3.2: Problem Solving Approaches and Interventions
  25. 3.3: Commonalities of Approaches
  26. 3.4: References, Key Terms and Concepts
  27. 4: Working with Diverse Groups
  28. 4.1: Skills and Competencies in Sociological Practice
  29. 4.2: Code of Ethics
  30. 4.3: References, Key Terms and Concepts
  31. 5: Preparing for a Career in Sociology
  32. 5.1: Academic and Professional Preparation
  33. 5.2: Job Hunting
  34. 5.3: Networking and Building Relationships
  35. 5.4: References, Key Terms and Concepts
  36. Back Matter
  37. Index
  38. Detailed Licensing