Teach Yourself Sociology by Stephen Moore with Stephen P. Sinclair

Sociology is an incredibly important discipline in and of itself, but it is an especially important allied profession for the urban planner. Teach Yourself Sociology is a title that could be denigrating to the profession since it is really not a teach yourself subject; however, this book gives great overview information, a solid foundation into the history and precepts of the discipline and a useful language. This book is a great place to start to appreciate the importance of sociology and its direct application to the issues and opportunities afforded cities as they plan their future.