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For lecturersFurther collection of case studies for group tutorial work and assignments, accompanied by critical thinking questionsBank of essay and short answer questions for each chapter.PowerPoint slides for lecturer presentations arranged by chapter.Comprehensive Instructor's Manual, includes lecturer outline and teaching activities.Guide to discussion points at the end of each chapter.What is capitalism? Is capitalism the same everywhere? Is there an alternative? The word 'capitalism' is one that is heard and used frequently, but what is capitalism really all about, and what does it mean? This Very Short Introduction addresses questions such as 'what is capital?' before discussing the history and development of capitalism through several detailed case studies, ranging from the tulipomania of 17th century Holland, the Great Depression of the 1930s, and in this new edition, the impact of the global financial crisis that started in 2007-8. This expands on the information on careers provided in chapter 1. A wealth of features support students and teachers.Online ResourcesFor studentsCase studies: each chapter has a case study that draws on recent sociological research and news from the popular media with questionsMCQs: bank of self-marking multiple-choice questions for each chapter Web links: series of annotated web links organised by chapter Interactive revision activitiesInformation and advice on careers: to provide guidance on careers available to students of sociology and links to sources of further information. Clear links between the main text and learning features emphasize the relevance of these features. Contemporary issues such as child abuse are backed with recent research, whilst the student-centred approach adopted in this edition looks at popular culture and recent developments such associal networking and online identities.A system of consistent cross-referencing and signposting signals where topics are explored to allow easy navigation of the text. It provides the context for debate and discussion that enables students to develop their critical awareness skills. The fourth edition of Fulcher and Scott provides an authoritative and theoretically grounded approach to sociology, covering both classic and contemporary research.