Theory and Methods in Sociology: An Introduction to Sociological Thinking and Practice

This book offers a guide to sociology that explores its theoretical and methodological dimensions. Providing the student with a sense of the reasoned character of the discipline, it traces how different theories and methods relate to one another, exploring the particular problems they spawn and the debates that have arisen in response. The guide is written to be easy to use: individual chapters stand alone as well as fit into the overarching narrative; boxes in the text explain key concepts and feature particular methods, theories or key figures; and annotated further reading lists are provided throughout.

Politics & Social Sciences

Hughes, John A.

Philosophy

Red Globe Press

This fully revised, updated and extended edition of a successful text, introduces some of the important philosophical issues arising from social research practices and historical research in the social sciences. Since its initial publication the field of social research and philosophy has been widely debated, and this expanded version incorporates the most recent discussion and theories. In this edition John Hughes and Wes Sharrock carefully analyse the research implications of the great sociological thinkers, and stress that depending upon the researcher's philosophical leanings, there are a range of possible interpretations of the 'facts' uncovered by the researcher.

The Philosophy of Social Research (Longman Social Research Series)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Routledge

Sharrock, W.W.

Social Sciences

Think Biblically!: Recovering a Christian Worldview

"A truly Christian worldview begins with the conviction that God Himself has spoken in Scripture. As Christians, we are committed to the Bible as the inerrant and authoritative Word of God. Scripture is the standard by which we must test all other truth-claims. Unless that dominates our perspective on all of life, we cannot legitimately claim to have embraced a Christian worldview. Think Biblically! issues a serious call to recover a Christian worldview that is absolute and exclusive. These essays are intended to reaffirm and restore a biblically-based view of life's reality from God's perspective. Whether the reader is a student in high school or college, a pastor or professor, a missionary or biblical counselor, a layperson or Christian worker, this book will help refocus proper attention on God's understanding of the world in which one lives." -Adapted from the Preface and Chapter 1 What we think shapes who we are. That's why the Bible tells us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2a). In a world of differing voices competing for our allegiance, we must learn to "think biblically" so we can distinguish good from evil. God is the Creator of this world; His voice-His Word-must guide our thoughts and our lives. With the Bible in their hands, John MacArthur and other scholars and teachers from The Master's College confront the false worldviews that dominate our postmodern world. The authors provide models for cultivating a biblical mind-set on worship, psychology, gender, science, education, history, government, economics, and literature. This book will prove to be helpful to anyone striving to Think Biblically! in today's culture. Associate Editors: <ul>
<li>Dr. Richard L. Mayhue, Provost</li> <li>Dr. John A. Hughes, Vice President for Academic Affairs</li> </ul> Contributors: <ul>
<li>Dr. Mark Tatlock, Vice President for Student Life</li> <li>Dr. Patricia A. Ennis, Chairperson, Department of Home Economics</li> <li>Dr. Clyde P. Greer, Jr., Chairperson, Department of History and Political Studies</li> <li>Mr. Grant Horner, Assistant Professor of English</li> <li>Dr. John A. Hughes, Vice President for Academic Affairs</li> <li>Dr. Taylor B. Jones, Chairperson, Department of Biological and Physical Sciences</li> <li>Dr. John MacArthur, President</li> <li>Dr. R. W. Mackey, II, Chairperson, Department of Business Administration</li> <li>Dr. Richard L. Mayhue, Provost</li> <li>Dr. Brian K. Morley, Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics</li> <li>Dr. Paul T. Plew, Chairperson, Department of Music</li> <li>Dr. Stuart W. Scott, Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling</li> <li>Dr. John P. Stead, Professor of History and Political Studies</li> <li>Dr. John D. Street, Chairperson, Department of Biblical Counseling</li> </ul>

Religion & Spirituality

MACARTHUR, JOHN

Mayhue, Richard L.

Christian Books & Bibles

Crossway Books

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