For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Introduction to Sociology that use a comprehensive text. The most widely adopted sociology multi-media learning package. Authoritative, comprehensive, and stimulating, this carefully coordinated combination textbook, CD-ROM, and Website offers a fresh and contemporary perspective-with a focus on the major methods, theories, and findings of the field. Its emphasis on cultivating a global perspective , its multicultural view , its focus on critical thinking , and its abundance of boxed features and full program of colorful maps bring sociology to life and appeal to students across all academic backgrounds.

Sociology

Politics & Social Sciences

John J. MacIonis

Social Sciences

Prentice Hall College Div

For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Sociology. The goal of this book is to show students how to analyze everyday events through the sociological perspective, to increase their social knowledge, and to develop critical thinking skills. With a strong emphasis on diversity, it introduces the major methods, theories, and findings of sociology and relates them to todays sociological institutions, movements, and issues.* NEW - Completely rewritten chapter on research methods. * Makes the concepts understandable to students. Ex. Chapter 2 * NEW - Reorganized chapter on Race and Ethnic Relations with a tighter focus on key principles. (Chapter 11). * NEW - Refocus of the chapter on the Economy with political systems moved to the appropriate chapters. (Chapter 12). * NEW - Putting Sociology to Work sections. * Demonstrate the practical uses of sociology, reinforce the focus on applied sociology, and demonstrate the usefulness of sociology in developing public policy. * NEW - Using the World Wide Web boxes. * Helps students to locate and understand sociological information as presented on the World Wide Web. * NEW - Student Life boxes. * Contains relevant examples drawn from students own lives. * NEW - Over 400 new sources cited. * Presents the latest and most relevant material. * Coherent coverage of a wide range of material with a full chapter devoted to introducing and explaining the three basic sociological perspectives (Functionalist, Conflict, and Symbolic Interactionist). * Draws upon these perspectives for better understanding throughout the book. Ex. Ch. 3 * Demonstrates the relationship between culture and social structure in a single chapter (Chapter 4). * Discusses poverty and the single-parent family in the marriage and family chapter using the latest census data. The chapter focuses on the growing diversity in families in terms of cultural differences and explains what constitutes a family today (Chapter 13). * A series of insightful boxes that explore a variety of sociological issues which are related to the material in the chapter. * Personal Journey Into Sociology boxes written by major sociological figures that explain both the nature and the personal meaning of their work. * Comparing Cultures and Societies boxes examine how various cultures and societies throughout the U.S. and the world handle important social issues. * Sociological Insights boxes discuss contemporary events and ideas that concern todays students with topics ranging from affirmative action to AIDS. * Using the World Wide Web boxes help the students to locate and understand sociological information as presented on the world wide web. * Student Life boxes contain relevant examples drawn from students own lives. * Introduces students to the ways in which sociological findings can be used to understand the issues facing us as we enter a new century. * Emphasis on critical thinking, challenging students to assess the scientific validity of claims and to ensure that the data are consistent with one theory over another.

sociology--annotated-instructors-edition

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Society: The Basics: Test Item File

Prentice-Hall

This Data File is designed for use Macionis' SOCIETY: THE BASICS, 6/E. For each chapter features provided are:1) a detailed outline of the chapter's content; 2) chapter objectives: 3) essay topics; and 4) supplemental lecture materials, including discussion questions.

Society The Basics (Data File by Kenrick Thompson)

This is the first complete multi-media package in sociology — a carefully coordinated combination book, CD-ROM, and Web site. Authoritative, comprehensive, and stimulating, it offers a fresh and contemporary perspective — with a focus on the major methods, theories, and findings of the field. It emphasizes a global perspective, a multicultural view, and a focus on critical thinking, and features an abundance of boxed features highlighting and personalizing contemporary applications. Covers: The Sociological Perspective; Sociological Investigations; Culture; Society; Socialization; Social Interaction in Everyday Life; Groups and Organizations; Deviance; Social Stratification; Social Class in the United States; Global Stratification; Sex and Gender; Race and Ethnicity; Aging and the Elderly; The Economy and Work; Politics and Government; Family; Religion; Education; Health and Medicine; Population and Urbanization; Environment and Society; Collective Behavior and

Sociology: Student Media Version

This edition includes: recent facts and figures on social trends in the US and other parts of the world; theoretical developments and research findings; discussions of social situations and problems in American society; and coverage of comparative and international materials.

Sociology, Annotated Instructor's Edition

Pearson

Sociology updated fourth canadian edition

Linda M. Gerber

Prentice Hall Press

Society: The Basics

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Pearson: Prentice Hall

This work covers the fundamental principles that underpin the study of sociology.

Society: The Basics (2006)

Reference

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

This guide includes Chapter Objectives and Chapter Overview; Practice Tests; Applications, Exercises, and Activities; and a Crossword Puzzle to help students master the core concepts presented in each chapter.

Study Guide for Social Problems

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