Society: The Basics

Society: The Basics
ISBN-10
013060206X
ISBN-13
9780130602060
Series
Society
Category
Social history
Pages
484
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Authors
John J. Macionis, S. Mikael Jansson, Cecilia M. Benoit

Description

Placing an emphasis on global perspectives and current research, this wide praised and adopted sociology textbook introduces the reader to the field of sociology. & John Macionis, like many people, took a college course that shaped his life. His first sociology course helped him make sense of the world. John shares his enthusiasm, excitement, and teaching experience through a clear and engaging writing style and emphasis on sociology's relevance to everyday life.

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