Product Description

A classic book in the field, thoroughly revised and updated, this survey of the social sciences is written in an unbiased manner with a multidisciplinary, common sense approach. The eleventh edition highlights the dramatic political and economic changes that have swept the world in recent years, providing readers with lively topics for discussions and debate. For anyone interested in understanding current trends and events in our society.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1509147 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Review

Overall

 

"Without qualification, it is, in my view, the best in the field."

-- Ali Al--Taie

     Shaw University

 

"Judged by its detailed subjects, themes, concepts, its very content, and the style of writing, the book is  a salient example of prudent scholarship, pointed learning, and professional manufacturing."

-- Ali Al--Taie

     Shaw University

 

"It provides the foundational knowledge upon which to fuel rich lectures and engaging classroom discussions."

-- Catherine Montsinger

     Johnson C. Smith University

 

"The text is concise and manageable for students from various academic majors outside the social sciences.  It approached the topics from an introductory level yet is stimulating."

-- Catherine Montsinger

     Johnson C. Smith University

 

"Hunt/Colander represents a good choice of topics for a study of the social sciences, with a very thorough look at relevant issues in the various disciplines."

-- Ted Williams

     City Colleges of Chicago

 

 

Chapter 1

 

"Good introduction to the field of social science.  It is simple and direct.  Good example of sample survey."

-- Ted Williams

     City Colleges of Chicago

From the Back Cover
A classic book in the field, thoroughly revised and updated, this survey of the social sciences is written in an unbiased manner with a multidisciplinary, common sense approach. The eleventh edition highlights the dramatic political and economic changes that have swept the world in recent years, providing readers with lively topics for discussions and debate. For anyone interested in understanding current trends and events in our society.

About the Author
David Colander is Professor of Economics at Middlebury College.

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Customer Reviews

NO COMPLAINTS
I received this book quickly and it was in the condition that it stated. Happy customer!

where is the book i paid for
i have e mailed this seller for the past 6 months. never got a reply thanks though sad to say i got a b for that course. happy to say they worn't be recommended by me to sell ticks to a dog.

juliette
The book is in good condition, but the book last more than a month to have it.