Sociology

Description

Sociology (12th Edition) provides students an engaging introduction to sociology—its perspectives, concepts, theories, and research findings—without overwhelming them with dense material. The author presents comprehensive, readable, and theoretically and empirically sound content in a clear and interesting manner, helping students succeed in understanding the social factors behind patterned behavior.

Sociology encourages critical thinking through the development of the "sociological imagination"—the ability to see connections between personal experiences and societal events. Each chapter opens with a question challenging common beliefs. These questions often highlight surprising research findings, with answers provided at the chapter's start and explained further within the text. This questioning theme continues throughout the book.

The textbook maintains its dynamic and pedagogically sound design, blending theory and application to inspire critical thinking and active learning. Features include updated sources, maps, illustrations, critical thinking scenarios, and in-chapter checklists.

Additional in-chapter features include: Sociology in Your Life, Consider This Research (an examination of research methodology), Accent on Theory, and integrated coverage of global and cultural perspectives.

Contents:

• Part One: Sociological Perspectives
  • Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective
  • Chapter 2: Social Research
• Part Two: The Foundations of Social Structure
  • Chapter 3: Culture
  • Chapter 4: Socialization
  • Chapter 5: Social Structure and Society
  • Chapter 6: Groups and Organizations
  • Chapter 7: Deviance and Social Control
• Part Three: Social Inequality
  • Chapter 8: Social Stratification
  • Chapter 9: Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity
  • Chapter 10: Inequalities of Gender
• Part Four: Social Institutions
  • Chapter 11: Family
  • Chapter 12: Education
  • Chapter 13: Political and Economic Institutions
  • Chapter 14: Religion
  • Chapter 15: Healthcare and Aging
  • Chapter 16: Sport
• Part Five: Social Change
  • Chapter 17: Population and Urbanization
  • Chapter 18: Social Change and Collective Behavior

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