Sociology the essentials

Synopsis

This mainstream text is characterized by its focus on a broadly defined diversity. The text provides a solid research-orientation to basic principles of sociology while maintaining an accessible style. In every chapter, students explore research and data that illustrate how class, race-ethnicity, gender, age, geographic residence, and sexual orientation relate to the topics covered. Other themes include debunking society's myths, critical thinking, global perspective, social change, social policy, and integrating the Internet.