This introductory text adopts a strong cross-cultural focus and an eclectic approach to current topics, with social policy sections. This edition features new sections including global perspectives on women, international crime rates and US population policies overseas - plus a new chapter, "Social Inequality Worldwide". Three new supplements include an annotated instructor's edition, a critical thinking guide, and a brief English for non-native speakers guide. Balanced treatment of the three major sociological perspectives functionalism conflict theory, interactionism. Applies theoretical and research material to contemporary polticy issues (unique to this text) making sociology relevant for every student. continuous use f cross-cultural examples; coverage of issues affecting women thoughout text not just in gender stratification. (example - women and politics chapter - chapter 15). A new chapter on cross-cultural issues "Social Inequality Worldwide" (ch. 9) that includes an extended case study on stratification in Brazil, modernization in Kenya and inequality in Japan among other issues. Twenty-two new boxes, including "The Eloquence of Sign-language", "Self Help Groups", "Blaming the Victim", "The Process of Role Exit", and "Motorists as Welfare Recipients". Seven new social policy sections (tied to the text with a set of three or four questions for each) on such topics as sexual harassment, catastrophic health care, family leave, inequalities in school financing, and homelessness. New sections on topics such as the underclass (ch. 8) school choice programs (ch. 16), and the conflict view of urban growth (ch. 18).

Sociology

Politics & Social Sciences

Schaefer, Richard

Lamm, Robert P.

Anthropology

McGraw-Hill College

Sociology with PowerWeb.

Mcgraw-Hill Publ.Comp.

Three basic premises guide this highly successful introductory text – first that theory and research must be both comprehensive and clear, second that the text must show how sociology is relevant both to the study of society and to students' lives, and third that sociology can play a valuable role in teaching critical thinking skills. To that end, this solid, well-respected text combines a balanced three-perspective approach with excellent student-oriented examples, and distinctive social policy sections in a concise presentation that offers an alternative to full-length books.

Sociology: A Brief Introduction

Schaefer,Richard T.

Social Sciences

Like its predecessors, the fifth edition of this concise text reflects Rick Schaefer's mission to bring readers a comprehensive, up-to-date presentation that teaches them how to think critically about society and their own lives from a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives. Combining balanced coverage of theory with current research findings, distinctive social policy sections, examples and issues of interest to students, and abundant learning aids and exercises, this text will help students develop a sociological imagination. 
"In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, sociology has been called on to explain the social consequences of the attacks.... The introductory sociology class provides the ideal laboratory in which to study our own society and those of our global neighbors. Sociology can help students to better understand the workings of their own lives as well as of their society and other cultures."-- Richard T. Schaefer

Sociology: A Brief Introduction with Reel Society Interactive Movie 1.0 CD-ROM and PowerWeb

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Sociology: A Brief Introduction (Annotated Instructor's Edition)

McgGraw Hill

<div>This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed. For courses in Race and Ethnic Relations Highlight the changing dynamics of the U.S. population Racial and Ethnic Groups helps students view race and ethnic relations in a sociohistorical context, so they can understand the past and see how to shape the future. Author Richard Schaefer's narrative is driven by engaging first-person accounts that illuminate the changing dynamics of the U.S. population, and reveal the stories behind these changes. In addition to thoroughly updated data and contemporary topics, the 15th Edition offers new Relations Across Boundaries features that focus on interactions between different groups.</div>

Racial and Ethnic Groups [RENTAL EDITION]

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Pearson

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