Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology
ISBN-10
0393639436
ISBN-13
9780393639438
Series
Introduction to Sociology
Category
Social Science
Pages
704
Language
English
Published
2018-07
Authors
Anthony Giddens, Richard P. Appelbaum, Mitchell Duneier

Description

Authored by four leading scholars and teachers, Introduction to Sociology provides an authoritative introduction to basic concepts, major theories, and current research in a streamlined, easy-to-navigate format. A consistent four-part chapter structure makes the reading manageable without sacrificing coverage, while InQuizitive, Norton's award-winning adaptive learning platform, helps ensure students are mastering the content. At the end of every chapter, a discussion of unanswered questions highlights the power of the sociological imagination to help us better understand our complex society.

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