Everyday Sociology Reader
- ISBN-10
- 0393934292
- ISBN-13
- 9780393934298
- Category
- Sociology
- Pages
- 331
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-01-01
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton
- Author
- Karen Sternheimer
Description
A lively mix of traditional readings, blog posts, and activities to help students connect sociology to their own lives.
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