--- product_id: 49627358 title: "The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained" price: "β‚±4853" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/49627358-the-sociology-book-big-ideas-simply-explained store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Striking visuals & infographics 80+ key sociological ideas 352 pages of expert insights The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained **Price:** β‚±4853 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“˜ Unlock society’s secrets with style β€” don’t just learn, belong! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - **How much does it cost?** β‚±4853 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/49627358-the-sociology-book-big-ideas-simply-explained) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Engage with complex social theories through vibrant graphics, charts, and mind maps that make concepts stick. - β€’ **Master Sociology in Minutes:** Concise, easy-to-follow summaries perfect for busy professionals and lifelong learners alike. - β€’ **Comprehensive Yet Accessible:** Covers everything from gender identity to globalisation with clear language and expert-backed content. - β€’ **Expert Biographies & Glossary:** Gain context with profiles of key sociologists and a handy glossary to decode jargon instantly. - β€’ **Award-Winning Big Ideas Series:** Join millions who trust DK’s acclaimed series to simplify complex topics with style and clarity. ## Overview The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained is a visually rich, 352-page guide that distills over 80 essential sociological concepts into clear, accessible language. Ideal for millennials and professionals seeking a fresh, engaging overview of social structures, inequalities, and cultural dynamics, this first edition from DK combines expert insights with striking infographics, biographies, and a glossary to make sociology approachable and relevant. ## Description Learn about how we organise our society in The Sociology Book . Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Sociology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Sociology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Sociology, with: - More than 80 ideas from the world's most renowned sociologists - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Sociology Book is the perfect introduction to a range of societal issues, ranging from government and gender identity to inequalities and globalisation, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll find biographies of key sociologists and social activists that give a historical context to each idea. Your Sociology Questions, Simply Explained This book explores the similar issues that affect us all; the tension between the needs of the individual and society, the changing workplace, and the role of everything from government to mass culture in our lives. If you thought it was difficult to learn about social theory, The Sociology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Sociology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Review: Great book - Goes great with other books of this type I already have, very easy to read. Review: The Sociology Book Big Ideas Simply Explained - This book is fantastic!! There's so much information regarding sociology that requires reading alot of material but this book is so cleverly put together with key information, images and highlighted facts. It engages the reader and I found it very helpful. It's like a bite sized summary of topics with a contents page and a brilliant directory which provides a short summary about key people who have influenced our understanding of social life. It also has a very useful glossary of terms. This book has so much to offer. ## Features - Warning:Not suitable for children over 36 months - Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 153,097 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 49 in Encyclopaedias for Young Adults 472 in Anthropology & Sociology Biographies 20,623 in Social Sciences (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,301) | | Dimensions | 20.2 x 2.6 x 24 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0241182298 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0241182291 | | Item weight | 1.1 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | 1 July 2015 | | Publisher | DK | | Reading age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qNULmbskL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by P***L on 23 March 2026* Goes great with other books of this type I already have, very easy to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Sociology Book Big Ideas Simply Explained *by C***Y on 15 August 2024* This book is fantastic!! There's so much information regarding sociology that requires reading alot of material but this book is so cleverly put together with key information, images and highlighted facts. It engages the reader and I found it very helpful. It's like a bite sized summary of topics with a contents page and a brilliant directory which provides a short summary about key people who have influenced our understanding of social life. It also has a very useful glossary of terms. 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