Doing Sociology with Student CHIP: Data Happy! (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Gregg Lee Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0205308155 | ISBN-13: 978-0205308156 | Edition: 3rd

A workbook with student CHIP software that gets students involved in the analysis of sociological data as early as their first introductory course. The computer exercises in this workbook bring sociology alive by allowing students to explore sociological issues using real data. Ideal for classes with an empirical orientation, Doing Sociology With Student CHIP shows students the link between their course work and the work of research sociologists.

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From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: Teachers will be able to bring sociology alive through active learning by allowing students to explore sociological issues using real data. Key Topics: The computer exercises in this perforated workbook explore major subfields of sociology, including social theory, groups, interaction, and crime. The order of topics corresponds to most major introductory books, thus making this workbook accessible to everyone. The exercises use Student CHIPendale, a powerful yet easy-to-use, dual platform software package. Market: Both teachers and students of sociology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Gregg Lee Carter is Professor of Sociology at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island, where he is the long-time Chair of theDepartment of History & Social Sciences. He earned his B.A. in history and psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in sociology at Columbia University.

 

He has authored or edited 21 books, including: Analyzing Contemporary Social Issues (Allyn & Bacon, 1996, 2001), Empirical Approaches to Sociology (Macmillan, 1994; Allyn & Bacon, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2009), Doing Sociology with Student Chip: Data Happy! (Allyn & Bacon, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2009), Gun Control in the United States: A Reference Handbook (ABC-CLIO, 2006), Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law (ABC-CLIO, 2002), How to Manage Conflict in the Organization (American Management Association, 1994; Revised Edition, 2005), Learning Research Methods with SPSS (Harcourt Brace, 2001), Perspectives on Current Social Problems (Allyn & Bacon, 1997), The Gun Control Movement (Twayne Publishers, 1997), and Working Women in America: Split Dreams (with Sharlene Hesse-Biber [Oxford University Press, 2000, 2005]). His writings on contemporary social issues have also appeared in more than a dozen academic journals; among them are the Forum for Applied Research & Public Policy, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, Research in Urban Economics, Sociological Focus, Sociological Forum, Sociology Inquiry, Sociological Perspectives, Sociological Viewpoints, and The Sociological Quarterly.

He is the recipient of the Bryant University "Distinguished Research & Publication Award" and "Excellence in Teaching Award"; the New England Sociological Association's "Sociologist of the Year Award"; and the American Sociological Association's "Outstanding Contributions to Instruction Award" (Sociology and Computers Section). He is former President of the New England Sociological Association and has been an associate editor of Teaching Sociology.

 

His long-time passion is scuba diving. He especially likes the travel, photography, spearfishing, and adventure that are associated with this sport. He has his Master Scuba Diver certification and averages about 60 dives per year. 

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 247 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 3rd edition (July 12, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205308155
• ISBN-13: 978-0205308156
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,306,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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