Have to write stuff on family, inequality.....
2006-09-07 21:28:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Yes, I recommend "Introduction to Sociology" by Adorno.
2006-09-08 02:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Ale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The quest for cosmic justice", by Thomas Sowell is in good read and got me interested in sociology. He puts forth different ideas than most "main stream" sociologists (he is a Ph.D. Economist, so he looks at things differently than Sociologists but since Economics is a social science the book is good), and talks a lot about unintended consequences. You may not agree with some of what he says, but he does try to present his views in a balances manner. Maybe not a good book to start with, but probably good to read early in your studies. I'm a scientist by training, but have recently started studying in the social sciences myself, very interesting, enjoy (and keep an open mind).
2006-09-08 12:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tony Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few you can look at which are good for looking at the family structure, and problems within it when there are mental problems to contend with
Trudi Chase - When rabbit howls - deals with Mpd within an abusive family
Deborah Moggach - Porky - Child view of growing up with sexual abuse
Julie Gregory - Sickened - Based on the story of a young girl, of whom, her mother has the deadly mental disorder Munchasens by proxy, this is her account of her life and the struggles and trials faced while groing up.
Susannah Kaysen - Girl Interupted - veiw of life and mental illness of the late 1960's through a teenage girls eyes, after being placed in one of America's most well known mental institutions
SOUAD - Burned Alive - True story in regards to the traditions and customs in the life of a teenager in West bank, the horrors faced therein.
Elizabeth Flock - Me and Emma - Another story in regards to child abuse/domestic violence in a poor family in the middle of nowhere, with the added danger of alcoholism and mental illness in the family.
Carla Van Ray - Gods Callgirl - A memoir written by the the author in regards to immigration, religion, prostitution, marraige and divorce and how it affects those from other countries, after moving to Australia.
2006-09-08 04:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked "Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls" by Rachel Simmons.
2006-09-08 04:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by emma5280 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read " I know this much is true" By Wally Lamb. The best book in the whole wide world.
2006-09-08 08:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋