Caribbean Sociology: Introductory Readings [Paperback]

Rhoda Reddock (Editor), Christine Barrow (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1558762760 | ISBN-13: 978-1558762763 | Publication Date: February 2002

A significant body of Caribbean sociological literature is either scattered, difficult to access, or out of print. This publication addresses this problem by bringing the literature together in a single volume. This comprehensive collection is divided into twelve sections beginning with a general introduction that reviews Caribbean sociological development. Following this is a section exploring Caribbean social theory, comprised of classic pieces by the founders of Caribbean sociology as well as the contributions of Caribbean scholars to the emerging study of indigenous sociology and social science. Other sections explore traditional themes such as social stratification, ethnicity, culture and identities, women and gender and education, as well as emerging topics of discussion namely domestic violence, child and sexual abuse, labor market conditions, population and demographic change and indigenous African-derived religions. The final section deals with the broad area of social change and development which encapsulates the debate on modernization and development in the region.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rhoda Reddock, University of the West Indies, is head of the Center for Gender and Development Studies in St. Augustine, Trinidad.

Product Details

• Paperback: 996 pages
• Publisher: Markus Wiener Pub (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558762760
• ISBN-13: 978-1558762763
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,734,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)