The third edition of Ken Browne's widely-used textbook has been completely revised and updated. Now published in full colour, the book combines sociological rigour and accessibility in a way unrivalled by any other book at this level.

The new edition includes:




* a whole new chapter on culture and identity;


* special sections on research methods in the chapters on health and education;


* up-to-date discussions of a wide range of recent sociological data and debates;


* lots of extra colour photographs, diagrams, and cartoons, to bring ideas to life and fire students' imaginations;


* a dedicated website, including resources for teachers and additional material designed to help students revise or research themes in the book.