ISBN: 0393932443 Binding: Paperback Edition: 6th Author(s): N/A Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 546
Readings for Sociology provides students with engaging selections that reveal the complexities of our social world and offer insights into sociological analysis With over 20 of the selections new to the book Readings for Sociology includes work from popular and academic journals as well as lively book excerpts While Readings for Sociology is comprehensive in its scope offering a wide range of selections on the standard topics in the introductory course the new edition features several essays on the sociology of food and the environment The book also continues to emphasize coverage globalization; social inequality; and race class and gender
ISBN: 0073528250 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Richard T. Schaefer Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 416
Richard T Schaefer's Sociology Matters is a concise introduction to the discipline of sociology Its straightforward style streamlined design and highly focused coverage make it the perfect affordable ultra brief introductory text for instructors who use a variety of materials in their course
Great Jobs for Sociology Majors (Great Jobs for ... Majors)
ISBN: 0071544828 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): Stephen Lambert Publisher: McGraw-Hill Number of Pages: 242
It isn't always obvious what a college major can offer to the workplace Great Jobs books help students and recent college graduates explore the possibilities in their majors and provide:
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A primer for new college grads on how to conduct a job search
Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Brief Edition
ISBN: 1412966698 Binding: Paperback Edition: Brief Author(s): N/A Publisher: Pine Forge Press Number of Pages: 304
In this briefer less expensive edition of his acclaimed sociology text David M Newman invites students into the world of sociological thought using a captivating writing style compelling new examples and a focus on the sociology of everyday life This briefer version of Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life is streamlined while still exposing students to the key points of Newmans proven text In his signature style Newman shows students the two-way connection between the most private elements of their lives and the cultures groups organizations and social institutions of todays society
ISBN: 0131849182 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Tenth Author(s): John J. Macionis Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 736
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 hundreds of new research citations as well as recent data from Census 2000 to present a cutting-edge picture of life both in the United States and around the world 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
ISBN: 0205731996 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Michael S. Kimmel, Amy Aronson Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 592
Sociology Now: The Essentials reflects the discipline today andexplores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask Sociology has always offered a way to make sense of the complex and sometimes contradictory forces that shape our social lives in any era As Sociology Nowexplains sociology as both abody of knowledge and a "way of seeing" it shows how two such forces in particular have come to preoccupy sociologists and influence the way they look at the events and experiences of the early twenty first century: The first is globalization--the economic political cultural and social interconnections among people and institutions all over the world The second is multiculturalism--the recognition that race ethnicity class gender sexuality religion and other statuses are sources of social inequality but also the foundations of our identities Michael Kimmel a leading sociologist and gender researcher and co-author Amy Aronson a journalist and media scholar address these questions head-on as they make a compelling case for the importance of sociology in the contemporary world
CLEP Introductory Sociology w/CD (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the CLEP Exam (Test Preps)
ISBN: 0878912762 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): William Egelman, Robyn A. Goldstein Fuchs, Sherry Larkin, Paul T. Murray, Thomas J. Sullivan Publisher: Research & Education Association Number of Pages: 234
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This updated edition features 3 full-length practice exams derived from the actual CLEP exam Each question is fully answered in easy-to-follow details The comprehensive review covers methods of research socialization culture and society social interaction groups and organizations deviance family economics politics religion social stratification and collective behavior Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day
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ISBN: 0495604852 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Joan Ferrante Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 578
With SEEING SOCIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION respected author and award-winning professor Joan Ferrante offers an exciting and fresh introduction to sociology in which the visual and text narratives are profoundly interwoven Sociology's relevance to daily life is illustrated through the use of everyday images and pictures These "SocScenes" allow students to read about and visually apply sociological concepts The easy-to-manage modular table of contents allows for flexibility and synthesis of information
Sociology Now: The Essentials Census Update (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0205181058 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Michael S. Kimmel, Amy Aronson Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 576
Exploringthe questions of today Personalize Learning MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed provides engaging experiences that personalize learning and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals
Improve Critical Thinking Each chapter opener asks students to consider a paradox that illustrates the complexity of sociology
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Explore Theory Theory is discussed in context of multiculturalism and globalization
Understand Diversity Race class and gender are discussed both as the foundations of our identity and as sources of inequality
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Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text To purchase MySocLab please visit: wwwmysoclabcom or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost) ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205171397 ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205171392
