Research Methodology

Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches by Lawrence Neuman is a comprehensive guide to research methodology in the social sciences. The book covers both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, offering a detailed exploration of the various stages of the research process, from formulating a research question to collecting and analyzing data. Neuman explains the philosophical […]

Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology by Max Weber is a foundational work in sociology that explores the complex relationships between economic structures, social institutions, and individual behavior. Published posthumously in 1922, the book examines the nature of authority, bureaucracy, and the role of religion in shaping economic and social systems. Weber introduces […]

Sociology (2011) by James M. Henslin provides a broad overview of the principles and concepts within the field of sociology. The book examines how society influences individuals and groups through topics such as culture, socialization, social structure, and social institutions like family, religion, and education. It also covers issues of social inequality, deviance, and the […]

Essentials of Sociology (2017) by James M. Henslin offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the field of sociology. The book explores the fundamental concepts, theories, and research methods that sociologists use to understand human society. It covers topics such as culture, socialization, social inequality, deviance, and the roles of institutions like family, education, and […]

In Sociological Theory (8th Edition), George Ritzer provides a detailed overview of the major theoretical perspectives and thinkers in sociology. The book covers classical theories from foundational figures like Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Émile Durkheim, as well as contemporary theories including symbolic interactionism, functionalism, feminism, and postmodernism. Ritzer presents complex ideas in a clear […]

Essentials of Sociology by Margaret L. Andersen and Howard F. Taylor provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the core concepts, theories, and methods of sociology. The book explores how social structures, institutions, and processes shape human behavior and societal outcomes. It covers a range of topics, including culture, socialization, social stratification, race, gender, family, […]

C. Wright Mills’ The Sociological Imagination is a seminal work in sociology that emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersection between personal experiences and broader societal structures. Originally published in 1959, the 2000 edition continues to inspire readers with Mills’ call for a deeper connection between individuals’ lives and the historical and social forces that […]

Émile Durkheim’s Suicide: A Study in Sociology is one of the most significant works in the history of sociology, originally published in 1897 and republished in many editions, including Routledge’s 2005 version. Durkheim, a pioneering sociologist, presents an empirical investigation into suicide, not as an individual act, but as a social phenomenon. His work remains […]

The purpose of this paper is to outline the thinking, ideas and international agreements reached on women’s development. This paper is for the use by development educators in their education work. It also provides concise descriptions of the issues to guide thinking on women’s development. The paper seeks to bridge the gap between the theoretical […]

Three years later, I try to imagine the newcomer to Bridge. What do you need to know? I have heard from people that the book has helped change some minds (and hopefully hearts as well), but it has changed no one more than the women who contributed to its exis tence. It has changed my […]