Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book's conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today's students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface. The images in this textbook are grayscale. Authors include: Heather Griffiths, Nathan Keirns, Eric Strayer, Susan Cody-Rydzewski, Gail Scaramuzzo, Tommy Sadler, Sally Vyain, Jeff Bry, Faye Jones
Introduction to Sociology 3e
This free online text meets standard scope and sequence requirements and incorporates current events such as the Occupy Wall Street movement. The text is designed for the Introduction to Sociology course at any two- to four-year school.
J. Petras and M. Zeitlin (eds) (1968) Latin America: Reform or Revolution? (Greenwich, Conn: Fawcett). G. Philip (1984) The Rise and Fall of the Peruvian Military Radicals (London: Athlone Press). N. Poulantzas (1975) Political Power ...
Indeed, in his book Highbrow, Lowbrow: The Emergence of Cultural Hierarchy in the U.S. (1988), historian Lawrence Levine demonstrates just how silly, as well as corrosive, such cultural snobbery can be. Levine points out that for a good ...
This innovative text integrates mainstream sociological research in all areas of sociology with a scientifically-informed model of an evolved, biological human actor.
Conforming to the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council and catering to the needs of second year B. Sc Nursing students, this book provides jargon-free explanation of even the most difficult concepts to the student's benefit.
In this second edition, Buechler discusses the changing relationship between social movements and democracy.
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.
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This book will help academics to engage their students in sociology through the prism of their own culture.