This new edition builds on the strengths that made Sociology AS for AQA the most popular student book on the subject at this level. Tailored to the AQA specification, this edition has been fully updated by the best-selling author team to provide even better support for AS Sociology students, from starting the subject to preparing for exam success. Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology Chapter 2: Culture and Identity Chapter 3: Families and households Chapter 4: Wealth, poverty and welfare Chapter 5: Sociological methods Chapter 6: Education Chapter 7: Health Chapter 8: Preparing for the AS exam