Our social world : introduction to sociology
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Our social world : introduction to sociology
Pine Forge Press, c2012
3rd ed., media ed
- : pbk
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References: p. 1-31 (2nd block)
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Third Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology is truly a coherent textbook that inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, to see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and to confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis.
Key Features:
* Offers a strong global focus: A global perspective is integrated into each chapter to encourage students to think of global society as a logical extension of their own micro world.
* Illustrates the practical side of sociology: Boxes highlight careers and volunteer opportunities for those with a background in sociology as well as policy issues that sociologists influence.
* Encourages critical thinking: Provides various research strategies and illustrates concrete examples of the method being used to help students develop a more sophisticated epistemology.
* Presents "The Social World Model" in each chapter: This visually-compelling organizing framework opens each chapter and helps students understand the interrelatedness of core concepts.
New to the Third Edition:
* Thirty new boxed features, including the innovative 'Engaging Sociology' and 'Applied Sociologists at Work' features
* Three substantially reorganised chapters (2. Examining the Social World, 3. Society and Culture, and 13. Politics and Economics)
* 315 entirely new references and 120 new photos.
Table of Contents
PART I. UNDERSTANDING OUR SOCIAL WORLD
Chapter 1. Sociology: A Unique Way to View the World
Chapter 2: Examining the Social World: How Do We Know?
PART II. SOCIAL STRUCTURE, PROCESSES, AND CONTROL
Chapter 3. Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World
Chapter 4. Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane
Chapter 5. Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work
Chapter 6. Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Perverts, Freaks, and Folks Like Us
PART III. INEQUALITY
Chapter 7. Stratification: Rich and Famous-or Rags and Famine?
Chapter 8. Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond "We" and "They"
Chapter 9. Gender Stratification: She/He-Who Goes First?
PART IV. INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 10. Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking
Chapter 11. Education: What Are We Learning?
Chapter 12. Religion:The Meaning of Sacred Meaning
Chapter 13. Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege
Chapter 14. Medicine: An Anatomy of Health and Illness
PART V. SOCIAL DYNAMICS
Chapter 15. Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth
Chapter 16. The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference?
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