Last edition Elsevier With a complete theoretical framework and a global perspective, Society: The Basics, 13/eoffers students an accessible and relevant introduction to sociology. Author John J. Macionis empowers students to see the world around them through a sociological lens, helping them to better understand their own lives. This informative, engaging, and entertaining title will change the way readers see the world and open the door to many new opportunities.
Last Edition
ISBN 13: 9781292057194
Imprint: Pearson Education
Language: English
Authors: John J Macionis
Pub Date: 06/2014
Pages: 648
Illus: Illustrated
Weight: 1,374.00 grams
Size: h 218 x 274 mm
Product Type: Softcover
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- • Seeing Sociology in your Everyday Life - New Power of Society figures at the start of each chapter help readers understand the power of society to shape people’s lives. By forcing them to give up some of their cultural common sense that points to the importance of “personal choice,” students will better understand the evidence of how society shapes our major life decisions.
- • Improves Critical Thinking - Each major section of every chapter begins with new specific Learning Objectives. All Learning Objectives are listed at the at the beginning of each chapter and organize the summary at the end of the chapter.
- • Relates to the Real World - The 13th edition has more discussion on social media than ever before. Sociology Focus boxes connect recent research to current events and issues happening in our social world.
- • Focuses on Diversity - New scholarship dealing with race, class and gender is interwoven throughout. Thinking About Diversity: Race, Class, and Gender boxes focus on a wide range of multicultural and gender experiences. Seeing Ourselves National Maps illuminate the social diversity in the United States.
- John J. Macionis is a professor of sociology and Prentice Hall Distinguished Scholar. His areas of interest include social stratification, social change, social problems, politics, policy, deviance and conformity and urban sociology. ... Macionis is a professor of sociology and Prentice Hall Distinguished Scholar.
- Chapter 1: Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method
- Chapter 2: Culture
- Chapter 3: Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age
- Chapter 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life
- Chapter 5: Groups and Organizations
- Chapter 6: Sexuality and Society
- Chapter 7: Deviance
- Chapter 8: Social Stratification
- Chapter 9: Global Stratification
- Chapter 10: Gender Stratification
- Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity
- Chapter 12: Economics and Politics
- Chapter 13: Family and Religion
- Chapter 14: Education, Health, and Medicine
- Chapter 15: Population, Urbanization, and Environment
- Chapter 16: Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies
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