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Sociology

John Macionis

(Pearson new international edition)

Pearson Education, c2014

14th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Seeing Sociology in your Everyday Life Macionis empowers students to understand the world around them through a sociological lens, so they can better understand sociology and their own lives. Sociology, 14th edition is written to help students find and use sociology in everyday life. With a complete theoretical framework and a global perspective, Sociology offers students an accessible and relevant introduction to sociology. The new edition continues to grow to meet readers' changing needs. With a newly integrated pedagogical framework, readers are guided through both the text - and optional new MySocLab - to build their critical thinking skills while learning the fundamentals of sociology. Teaching and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience - for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - The new 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 -Six new learning objectives per chapter help readers build critical thinking and study skills. Engage Students - New design, everyday life and pop culture examples make sociology relevant for students today. Explore Theory -Three main theoretical perspectives are discussed in every chapter. Understand Diversity - Contemporary research informed by expert reviewers and cutting edge data sources reflect a broad range of race / class / gender. Support Instructors - Author written activities and assessment in MySocLab, the test bank and instructor's manual help provide support for instructors.

Table of Contents

In this Section: 1. Brief Table of Contents 2. Full Table of Contents 1. BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part I The Foundations of Sociology Chapter 1 The Sociological Perspective Chapter 2 Sociological Investigation Part II The Foundations of Society Chapter 3 Culture Chapter 4 Society Chapter 5 Socialization Chapter 6 Social Interaction in Everyday Life Chapter 7 Groups and Organizations Chapter 8 Sexuality and Society Chapter 9 Deviance Part III Social Inequality Chapter 10 Social Stratification Chapter 11 Social Class in the United States Chapter 12 Global Stratification Chapter 13 Gender Stratification Chapter 14 Race and Ethnicity Chapter 15 Aging and the Elderly Part IV Social Institutions Chapter 16 The Economy and Work Chapter 17 Politics and Government Chapter 18 Families Chapter 19 Religion Chapter 20 Education Chapter 21 Health and Medicine Part V Social Change Chapter 22 Population, Urbanization, and Environment Chapter 23 Collective Behavior and Social Movements Chapter 24 Social Change: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern Societies 2. FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I - The Foundations of Sociology Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective The Sociological Perspective The Importance of a Global Perspective Applying the Sociological Perspective The Origins of Sociology Sociological Theory Applying the Approaches: The Sociology of Sports Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 2: Sociological Investigation Basics of Sociological Investigation Three Ways to Do Sociology Research Orientations and Theory Gender and Research Research Ethics Methods of Sociological Research The Interplay of Theory and Method Putting It All Together: Ten Steps in Sociological Investigation Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Part II - The Foundations of Society Chapter 3: Culture What is Culture? The Elements of Culture Cultural Diversity: Many Ways of Life in One World Theoretical Analysis of Culture Culture and Human Freedom Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 4: Society Gerhard Lenski: Society and Technology Karl Marx: Society and Conflict Max Weber: The Rationalization of Society Emile Durkheim: Society and Function Critical Review: Four Visions of Society Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 5: Socialization Social Experience: The Key to Our Humanity Understanding Socialization Agents of Socialization Socialization and the Life Course Resocialization: Total Institutions Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 6: Social Interaction in Everyday Life Social Structure: A Guide to Everyday Living Status Role The Social Construction of Reality Dramaturgical Analysis: The "Presentation of Self" Interaction in Everyday Life: Three Applications Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 7: Groups and Organizations Social Groups Formal Organizations The Evolution of Formal Organizations The Future of Organizations: Opposing Trends Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 8: Sexuality and Society Understanding Sexuality Sexual Attitudes in the United States Sexual Orientation Sexual Issues and Controversies Theoretical Analysis of Sexuality Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 9: Deviance What Is Deviance? The Functions of Deviance: Structural-Functional Analysis Labeling Deviance: Symbolic-Interaction Analysis Deviance and Inequality: Social-Conflict Analysis Deviance, Race, and Gender Crime The U.S. Criminal Justice System Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Part III - Social Inequality Chapter 10: Social Stratification What Is Social Stratification? Caste and Class Systems The Functions of Social Stratification Stratification and Conflict Stratification and Interaction Stratification and Technology: A Global Perspective Social Stratification: Facts and Values Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 11: Social Class in the United States Dimensions of Social Inequality U.S. Stratification: Merit and Caste Social Classes in the United States The Difference Class Makes Social Mobility Poverty in the United States Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 12: Global Stratification Global Stratification: An Overview Global Wealth and Poverty Global Stratification: Theoretical Analysis Global Stratification: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 13: Gender Stratification Gender and Inequality Gender and Socialization Gender and Social Stratification Theoretical Analysis of Gender Feminism Gender: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 14: Race and Ethnicity The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity Prejudice and Stereotypes Discrimination Majority and Minority: Patterns of Interaction Race and Ethnicity in the United States Race and Ethnicity: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 15: Aging and the Elderly The Graying of the United States Growing Old: Biology and Culture Transitions and Challenges of Aging Theoretical Analysis of Aging Death and Dying Aging: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Part IV - Social Institutions Chapter 16: The Economy and Work The Economy: Historical Overview Economic Systems: Paths to Justice Work in the Postindustrial U.S. Economy The Economy: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 17: Politics and Government Power and Authority Politics in Global Perspective Politics in the United States Theoretical Analysis of Power in Society Power beyond the Rules War and Peace Politics: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 18: Families Families: Basic Concepts Families: Global Variations Theoretical Analysis of Families Stages of Family Life U.S. Families: Class, Race, and Gender Transitions and Problems in Family Life Alternative Family Forms New Reproductive Technologies and Families Families: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 19: Education Education: A Global Survey The Functions of Schooling Schooling and Social Interaction Schooling and Social Inequality Problems in the Schools Current Issues in U.S. Education Schooling: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 20: Health and Medicine What Is Health? Health: A Global Survey Health in the United States The Medical Establishment Theoretical Analysis of Health and Medicine Health and Medicine: Looking Ahead Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Part V - Social Change Chapter 21: Population, Urbanization, and Environment Demography: The Study of Population History and Theory of Population Growth Urbanization: The Growth of Cities Urbanism as a Way of Life Urbanization in Poor Nations Environment and Society Looking Ahead: Toward a Sustainable Society and World Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade Chapter 22: Social Change: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern Societies What Is Social Change? Causes of Social Change Modernity Theoretical Analysis of Modernity Postmodernity Looking Ahead: Modernization and Our Global Future Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Making the Grade

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  • NCID
    BB17849307
  • ISBN
    • 9781292020242
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Harlow
  • Pages/Volumes
    ii, 660 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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