Sociology, 8th Ed + the Engaged Sociologist, 3rd Ed
- ISBN-10
- 1412986583
- ISBN-13
- 9781412986588
- Category
- Social Science
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-02
- Publisher
- Pine Forge Press
- Authors
- David M. Newman, Kathleen Korgen
Description
Sociology:Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Eighth Edition With a praised writing style that reads like a book you'd pore over at the corner café, this bestselling core text starts in a familiar place - the student's everyday world - and then introduces sociological concepts and institutions as they impact the student's daily existence. Full of vivid real-world examples and touching personal vignettes, this text offers a solid introduction to basic sociological concepts and helps students realize their role in constructing, planning, maintaining, and fixing society. The Engaged Sociologist, Third Edition This unique book brings the public sociology movement into the classroom, teaching students in a fun, engaging way how to use the tools of sociology to become effective participants in our democratic society.
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