Sociology for AQA Volume 1 - AS and 1st-year A Level

Sociology for AQA Volume 1 is the new edition of Ken Browne's invaluable and widely used textbook, designed for teaching AQA's new Sociology AS-level and Year 1 A-level. The book combines sociological rigour and accessibility in a way unrivalled by any other book at this level. As always, the book fully covers the AQA specifications, using this as a springboard to develop readers' sociological skills and understanding. The fifth edition includes: Up-to-date discussions of a wide range of recent sociological data and debates; Exam-style questions on every specification topic; A special chapter on the compulsory 'Education with Methods in Context' requirement of the specifications; Full-colour photographs, diagrams and cartoons, to bring ideas to life and fire students' imaginations; A dedicated website at www.politybooks.com/browne , with resources for teachers and additional material designed to help students revise or research themes in the book. Key sociological terms are systematically highlighted throughout the text and are included in a comprehensive glossary, with questions and activities incorporated throughout to develop and test students' understanding further. Pitched at exactly the right level for the new AQA Sociology specifications, the book provides all the tools necessary to help students achieve top grades, whatever their needs, interests and abilities. Together with the accompanying Sociology for AQA Volume 2, this is the perfect resource for success in sociology.