Sociology as a Life or Death Issue

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Sociology as a Life or Death Issue
Sociology as a Life or Death Issue
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SOCIOLOGY AS A LIFE OR DEATH ISSUE is a brief, five-chapter book that examines the social causes of death through analyses of hip hop culture, the motivations of Palestinian suicide bombers, and the plight of victims of hurricanes in the Caribbean region and the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The five linked essays take readers into worlds that figure prominently in today's popular culture and headline news stories. Ending with a synopsis of the promise of sociology as a vocation, this book is a guide for students of sociology and for anyone with an inquiring mind who hopes for a better world for future generations. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Sociology as a Life or Death Issue

Sociology as a Life or Death Issue by Robert J. Brym

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