It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Reflections of Sociology by Toby a. Ten Eyck
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The readings in "Reflections from the Bookshelf" use excerpts from great literature to explore sociological concepts, heightening student interest and making the concepts meaningful and relatable. The book exposes students to outstanding writing and demonstrates that sociology can be used to make sense of many situations, both within the pages of a good book and in life. Student-readers are invited to sit back, read, and enjoy the sociology of Don Quixote tilting at windmills, Captain Ahab giving chase to Moby Dick, and numerous other characters trying within the context of their stories to navigate the same challenges and issues faced daily in the real world. The book successfully blends academic writing and fiction to address issues such as death and dying, sexuality, criminal justice and deviance, and social movements and change. Other topics include families, globalization, science and technology, and war and politics. Innovative and interesting, Reflections from the Bookshelf is an ideal text for introductory sociology courses, particularly those for the non-major. The book can also be used as a supplemental reader for first-year English and writing courses. Toby A. Ten Eyck earned his Ph.D. in sociology at Louisiana State University. Currently Dr. Ten Eyck is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University. He has published articles on topics ranging from microbial levels in Michigan apple cider to trust and control in mass communication. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture. Dr. Ten Eyck is a member of the American Sociological Association.
Reflections of Sociology by Toby a. Ten Eyck is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.
This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Reflections of Sociology aloud.
Reflections of Sociology is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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