Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Brief Edition
ISBN: 1412980089 Binding: Paperback Edition: Second Edition Author(s): David M. Newman Publisher: Pine Forge Press Number of Pages: 312
In this Second Brief Edition of Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life David M Newman takes students inside today's pressing sociological issues and shows them how the compelling events on their minds today-such as the current economic recession and the Obama presidency-relate to enduring sociological concepts Throughout the new edition Newman introduces students to the fascinating world of sociology using current real-world examples and personal observations that help them understand how sociology affects them
Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life
ISBN: 1412987296 Binding: Paperback Edition: Ninth Edition Author(s): David M. Newman Publisher: Pine Forge Press Number of Pages: 632
Continuing his tradition of highly engaging trade-like writing best-selling author David Newman once again starts in a familiar place-the everyday world-and then introduces sociological concepts and institutions as they influence students 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
ISBN: 0132184745 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Eleventh Author(s): John J. Macionis Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 716
The title says it all This tenth edition of the best-selling Sociology is a comprehensive book and multimedia package that offers readers a global perspective to help them better understand their own lives provides a strong focus on social diversity that allows them to see the impact of race class and gender and focuses on critical thinking With technology integrated throughout this new edition features new research citations more social theory applications additional references to pop culture linking directly to sociological material Covering all aspects of sociology this book describes sociological investigation culture society interaction in everyday life groups and organizations deviance sexuality social stratification social class in the United States global inequality gender stratification race and ethnicity aging the economy politics and government family religion education health and medicine population and urbanization collective behavior and social movements and social change An excellent resource for professionals in the field of sociology this book is also an excellent read for non-academic hobbyists and life-long learners
Sociology: Understanding a Diverse Society, Updated (with CengageNOW, InfoTrac 1-Semester Printed Access Card)
ISBN: 0495007420 Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): Margaret L. Andersen, Howard F. Taylor Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 691
Examine the sociological meaning in Hurricane Katrina same-sex marriage the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison and scores of modern compelling issues such as these in Andersen and Taylor's updated new edition of this easy-to-understand text The book uses research and data to illustrate how class race-ethnicity gender age geographic residence and sexual orientation relate to key sociological topics Andersen and Taylor inspire you to think for yourself about sociology with the book's "Debunking Society's Myths" features and critical thinking exercises End-of-chapter summaries in a question-and-answer format provide a built-in review to help you prepare for exams while an extensive map and illustration program makes concepts easier to understand View the world through a sociological lens with this best-selling textbook a perpetual favorite with students This modern book and its fascinating coverage will make you want to read more as you learn to question challenge and look at the world like sociologists do
ISBN: 0078026660 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 13 Author(s): Richard T. Schaefer Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 608
The new edition of Sociology helps students take Sociology with them on campus in their careers and in their communities While still maintaining its well-balanced coverage of the 3 perspectives this new revision has a strong focus on encouraging students to think about their world with a sociological imagination Through its strong coverage of globalization race and ethnicity careers in sociology and current topics like mass media and social policy Sociology provides students with knowledge they can use at school at work in their neighborhoods and in the global community
The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology (Second Edition)
ISBN: 0393933520 Binding: Paperback Edition: Second Edition Author(s): Kerry Ferris, Jill Stein Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 493
The most relevant textbook for todays students The Real World succeeds in classrooms because it focuses on the perspective that students care about mosttheir ownThe Real World shows students how personally relevant sociology can be with a clever mix of popular culture everyday life and extensive student activities Professors describe the book as hip and accessible and students love the authors contemporary examples and emphasis on students experiences
The Real World is the only book to integrate Data Workshops into every chapter giving students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the practice of sociology New to the Second Edition are Theory in Everyday Life tables which apply key sociological theories to real life
ISBN: 0393932370 Binding: Paperback Edition: Third Edition Author(s): Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Deborah Carr Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 499
The essential textbook for teaching students how issues in our global society connect to their own livesEssentials of Sociology is organized around two themes: globalization and everyday life and the connections between micro- and macrosociology The authors have updated the Third Edition with new Do It Yourself features that show students how these specific themes and sociology more generally relate to their lives In addition the new designincluding new infographicsmakes sociological data more concrete and accessible
ISBN: 0078026776 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Richard T. Schaefer Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 576
Why Modules We listened to the increasing demand of instructors for more flexibility with teaching materials Sociology in Modules provides an appealing alternative for those instructors who feel that breaking up each chapter into 2-4 modules would allow them to assign the content they want in the order that they want This modular format was also created to cater to the way in which students learn Using an adaptive diagnostic tool to help students identify what they know and dont know Sociology in Modules helps students move towards an understanding of the foundations (theory) of sociology by presenting material in more manageable chunks Instead of facing long and daunting chapters modules encourage student reading and end of module pedagogy reinforces key concepts Richard Schaefer has adapted his proven content to meet the changing needs of instructors and students Sociology in Modules is the most flexible program for teaching and learning sociology Prepare your students to take sociology with themone module at a time
Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Core Concepts (4th Edition)
ISBN: 0205698301 Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): James M. Henslin Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 408
Adapted from Henslins best-selling comprehensive text Core Concepts provides in-depth coverage of ten high-priority topics that are the foundation of many introductory sociology courses This unique paperback offers a concise and economical format without sacrificing depth of coverage Unlike a brief or essentials text the ten chapters that make up Core Concepts are not edited down from a longer book Instead they provide full coverage of those topics that instructors emphasize the most in a one-semester or one-term introductory sociology course Like Henslins other texts it features the author's familiar down-to-earth approach and personal writing style that highlight the sociology of everyday life With wit personal reflection and illuminating examples Henslin shares with readers a passion for sociology unmatched by any other introductory text
ISBN: 020577718X Binding: Paperback Edition: 2nd Edition Author(s): John D. Carl Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 360
With an engaging visual design 15 page chapters and readings from popular trade titles THINK Sociologyis the introductory Sociology text your students will read THINK Sociology is informed with the latest research and the most contemporary examples allowing you to bring current events directly into your classroom with little additional work An engaging visual design developed with the benefit of extensive student feedback will appeal to your students and deliver the core concepts of Sociology in a way that they can actually understand The groundbreaking instructor supplements package will help you bring the core concepts of Sociology to life without burdening your students with heavy too dense and too expensive learning solutions Thinkspot the texts open access website provides students with a large resource of tools to help them achieve a better grade
