Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Brief Edition

Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Brief Edition
ISBN-10
1412966698
ISBN-13
9781412966696
Series
Sociology
Category
Social Science
Pages
283
Language
English
Published
2009-02-10
Publisher
Pine Forge Press
Author
David M. Newman

Description

This brief edition of David NewmanÆs Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life provides introductory sociology students an inviting, accessible introduction to the fascinating world of sociology and the sociological imagination. Compelling personal and current examples will engage students and help them to understand how sociology affects them in a personal and day-to-day way.Key FeaturesIllustrates the social construction of society using vivid prose, current examples, and fresh data Focuses on David NewmanÆs signature compelling writing style as well as his personal chapter-opening anecdotesùattributes that have already helped thousands of students learn to think sociologically while being intellectually challengedBalances theory and current, relevant research with engaging, up-to-date examples from a diverse variety of subgroups in U.S. societyIncludes visually striking chapter opening photographs to illustrate chapter concepts Provides a value-priced, briefer text alternative, thus providing flexibility so instructors can assign other readings, such as the Newman/ OÆBrien Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life Readings, Seventh Edition (©2008, ISBN: 978-1-4129-6150-9)Ancillaries Instructor Resources on CD include a test bank, chapter summaries and outlines, Powerpoint slides, and more. Contact SAGE Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243), 6 am - 5 pm, PT, to request a copy (qualified instructors only).A student study site at www.pineforge.com/newmanbriefstudy provides students with a rich array of study resources, including exercises, e-flash cards, and links to video and audio archives, along with carefully selected SAGE journal articles.

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