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Practicing sociology in the community : a student's guide /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Langton, Phyllis Ann
Other Authors: Kammerer, Dianne Anderson
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey : Pearson Prentice Hall, [2005]
Subjects:
Applied sociology.
Sociology > Research.
Communities.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Practicing Sociology
  • Community-Based Learning
  • Engaging in Social Justice
  • Organization of the Guide
  • Conclusion
  • Reflections
  • Practicing Sociology
  • What It Means to Practice Sociology
  • Practicing Sociology and Structural Relations
  • Practicing Sociology Using a Systematic Approach
  • Practicing Sociology Using Critical Thinking - Conclusion
  • Reflections
  • Exploring Community Cultures
  • The Importance of Culture
  • Constructing Cultures
  • Transforming Cultures
  • Discovering Yourself
  • Conclusion
  • Reflections
  • Recording and Reflecting
  • What Is a Journal?
  • What to Record
  • How to Record
  • Where to Record
  • Why Keep a Journal?
  • Ethical Issues
  • Conclusion
  • Reflections
  • Doing Field Research
  • What Is Field Research?
  • Planning Your Community Project
  • Field Research
  • Making Sense of Your Data
  • Telling Their Stories
  • Uses of Your Research
  • Conclusion
  • Reflections
  • Engaging in Social Justice
  • Poverty in the United States
  • Poverty among Children
  • Empowering Children
  • Becoming a Social Advocate
  • Conclusion
  • Reflections
  • Bibliography
  • Author Index
  • Subject Index.