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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.Continuing in the tradition of the 'blue bible', this book is so excellent simply because it is so comprehensive. He is Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at Preston College and as active member of the ATSS. It was an easy read, explained the concepts in very simple terms and illustrated debate with clarity, whilst remaining a readable reference book . This seventh edition has been fully updated to give all the detail and depth needed to get students the best grades and prepare teachers for teaching.

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Sociology Themes and Perspectives is the number one bestselling introduction to sociology for A-level and undergraduate students. This book has been of great help to me during my first year at Greenwich University where I am studying a B.Mike Haralambos wrote the first edition of Sociology Themes and Perspectives while a lecturer at Preston College in the late 1970s. Level: A-level, undergraduate Subject: Sociology Themes and Perspectives is your essential A-level and undergraduate sociology guide.

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