Ken Browne was a Lecturer in Sociology at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, UK, before retiring. He is the author of several bestselling texts, including An Introduction to Sociology, 4th edition (Polity 2011: 9780745650081).

"Ken Browne and Polity Press have released an excellent textbook for AS and 1st year A level Sociology, designed to fit around the new AQA 2015 specifications... highly recommended for the 2015 generation of Sociology student."The Sociology Teacher"Ken Browne’s 5th edition is fully updated to meet the requirements of the new AQA AS and A level specifications and is a must-read for both teachers and students to gain an understanding of the contemporary issues in Sociology."Andy Leach, Head of Studies York College, Senior Examiner, A Level Trainer, Ex-Principal Moderator"This is a detailed yet very accessible book which provides both a general introduction to the subject and highly specific guidance on material focused on the AS examination. There is a good balance of sociological theory and up-to-date research evidence. Both students and teachers should find it invaluable as they embark on the study of sociology."David Gilmore, Cardinal Newman College, and Senior Examiner

• Introduction to the 5th editionThe AS specificationThe first-year A-level specificationHow to use this bookWebsites1. Introducing Sociology2. Education with Methods in Context3. Research Methods4. Culture and Identity5. Families and Households6. Health7. Work, Poverty and WelfareGlossaryBibliographyIllustration creditsIndex

Ken Browne was a Lecturer in Sociology at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, UK, before retiring. He is the author of several bestselling texts, including An Introduction to Sociology, 4th edition (Polity 2011: 9780745650081).

"Ken Browne and Polity Press have released an excellent textbook for AS and 1st year A level Sociology, designed to fit around the new AQA 2015 specifications... highly recommended for the 2015 generation of Sociology student."The Sociology Teacher"Ken Browne’s 5th edition is fully updated to meet the requirements of the new AQA AS and A level specifications and is a must-read for both teachers and students to gain an understanding of the contemporary issues in Sociology."Andy Leach, Head of Studies York College, Senior Examiner, A Level Trainer, Ex-Principal Moderator"This is a detailed yet very accessible book which provides both a general introduction to the subject and highly specific guidance on material focused on the AS examination. There is a good balance of sociological theory and up-to-date research evidence. Both students and teachers should find it invaluable as they embark on the study of sociology."David Gilmore, Cardinal Newman College, and Senior Examiner

• Introduction to the 5th editionThe AS specificationThe first-year A-level specificationHow to use this bookWebsites1. Introducing Sociology2. Education with Methods in Context3. Research Methods4. Culture and Identity5. Families and Households6. Health7. Work, Poverty and WelfareGlossaryBibliographyIllustration creditsIndex

Ken Browne was a Lecturer in Sociology at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, UK, before retiring. He is the author of several bestselling texts, including An Introduction to Sociology, 4th edition (Polity 2011: 9780745650081).

"Ken Browne and Polity Press have released an excellent textbook for AS and 1st year A level Sociology, designed to fit around the new AQA 2015 specifications... highly recommended for the 2015 generation of Sociology student."The Sociology Teacher"Ken Browne’s 5th edition is fully updated to meet the requirements of the new AQA AS and A level specifications and is a must-read for both teachers and students to gain an understanding of the contemporary issues in Sociology."Andy Leach, Head of Studies York College, Senior Examiner, A Level Trainer, Ex-Principal Moderator"This is a detailed yet very accessible book which provides both a general introduction to the subject and highly specific guidance on material focused on the AS examination. There is a good balance of sociological theory and up-to-date research evidence. Both students and teachers should find it invaluable as they embark on the study of sociology."David Gilmore, Cardinal Newman College, and Senior Examiner

• Introduction to the 5th editionThe AS specificationThe first-year A-level specificationHow to use this bookWebsites1. Introducing Sociology2. Education with Methods in Context3. Research Methods4. Culture and Identity5. Families and Households6. Health7. Work, Poverty and WelfareGlossaryBibliographyIllustration creditsIndex