Drawing on up-to-the-minute examples, cutting-edge research, and the most current data, Essentials of Sociology powerfully illustrates how a sociological imagination can make us more thoughtful members of our social world, better citizens, and more effective future workers. (NEW) "Employing Your Sociological Imagination" features highlight the practical value of sociology to a wide range of careers. Extensive pedagogy and innovative media help students not only succeed in the course, but also develop the skills necessary for life beyond college.
The textbook that teaches students how issues in our global society connect to their own lives.
The third, expanded edition of this well-known text on sociology has detailed analyses of the economic system, industry, population and food supply.
Warren, John Robert, and Elaine M. Hernandez. 2007. “Did Socioeconomic Inequalities in Morbidity and Mortality Change in the United States over the Course of the Twentieth Century?” Journal of Health and Social Behavior 48: 335–351.
Understands Social Change: An important theme of the text, social change over time, examines what society was previously like, how it has changed, and what the implications are for the present and future.
Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach: Instructor's Manual and Test Bank
Deborah Carr draws on her extensive experience teaching introductory sociology at Rutgers University to revise the book and add new material that underscores the relevance of sociology to students' lives....
Includes chapter summaries and concept review boxes. Giddens is affiliated with the London School of Economics. Duneier is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and the University of California-Santa Barbara.
This is a core text that presents a balanced, unbiased treatment of the essential concepts for introductory sociology.
The 13th Edition of Henslin's brief text includes engaging new content -- such as Applying Sociology to Your Life feature boxes -- to help students gain a better understanding of both society and themselves.
Hogan , D. P. 1981. Transitions and Social Change : The Early Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences . ( 2nd ed . ) New Lives of American Men . Orlando , Fla .: Academic Press . York : Van Nostrand Reinhold . Hogan , Dennis P. , and ...