This second edition of a major textbook uses lively prose and a series of carefully-crafted
pedagogical features to both introduce sociology as a discipline and to help students realize …

Authored by four leading scholars and teachers, Introduction to Sociology provides an
authoritative introduction to basic concepts, major theories, and current research in a …

Introduction to Sociology adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical introductory
sociology course. In addition to comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational …

Complementing the student's primary reading, Key Concepts in Sociology presents a
comprehensive glossary of the key terms, concepts and figures that dominate the …

This engaging new introduction presents sociological concepts in easy-to-understand,
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Comprehensive and engaging, this textbook introduces students not only to foundational
sociological work, but also to insights from contemporary sociological theory and research …

Contemporary Readings in Sociology selects some of the most contemporary, engaging,
and esteemed journal articles in the field and presents them in a well-edited format, making …

This groundbreaking new introduction to sociology is an innovative hybrid textbook and
reader. Combining seminal scholarly works, contextual narrative and in-text didactic …