Introductory Sociology 3e

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This text aligns to the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. It is arranged in a manner that provides foundational sociological theories and contexts, then progresses through various aspects of human and societal interactions. The new edition is focused on driving meaningful and memorable learning experiences related to critical thinking about society and culture and includes coverage of core concepts, discussions and data relevant to a diverse audience.

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Social Sciences, Sociology
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. About the Authors
  7. 1: An Introduction to Sociology
  8. 1.1: Introduction
  9. 1.2: What Is Sociology?
  10. 1.3: The History of Sociology
  11. 1.4: Theoretical Perspectives
  12. 1.5: Why Study Sociology?
  13. 1.6: Key Terms
  14. 1.7: Section Summary
  15. 1.8: Section Quiz
  16. 1.9: Short Answer
  17. 1.10: Further Research
  18. 1.11: References
  19. 2: Sociological Research
  20. 2.1: Introduction
  21. 2.2: Approaches to Sociological Research
  22. 2.3: Research Methods
  23. 2.4: Ethical Concerns
  24. 2.5: Key Terms
  25. 2.6: Section Summary
  26. 2.7: Section Quiz
  27. 2.8: Short Answer
  28. 2.9: Further Research
  29. 2.10: References
  30. 3: Culture
  31. 3.1: Introduction
  32. 3.2: What Is Culture?
  33. 3.3: Elements of Culture
  34. 3.4: High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change
  35. 3.5: Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
  36. 3.6: Key Terms
  37. 3.7: Section Summary
  38. 3.8: Section Quiz
  39. 3.9: Short Answer
  40. 3.10: Further Research
  41. 3.11: References
  42. 4: Society and Social Interaction
  43. 4.1: Introduction
  44. 4.2: Types of Societies
  45. 4.3: Theoretical Perspectives on Society
  46. 4.4: Social Constructions of Reality
  47. 4.5: Key Terms
  48. 4.6: Section Summary
  49. 4.7: Section Quiz
  50. 4.8: Short Answer
  51. 4.9: Further Research
  52. 4.10: References
  53. 5: Socialization
  54. 5.1: Introduction
  55. 5.2: Theories of Self-Development
  56. 5.3: Why Socialization Matters
  57. 5.4: Agents of Socialization
  58. 5.5: Socialization Across the Life Course
  59. 5.6: Key Terms
  60. 5.7: Section Summary
  61. 5.8: Section Quiz
  62. 5.9: Short Answer
  63. 5.10: Further Research
  64. 5.11: References
  65. 6: Groups and Organizations
  66. 6.1: Introduction
  67. 6.2: Types of Groups
  68. 6.3: Group Size and Structure
  69. 6.4: Formal Organizations
  70. 6.5: Key Terms
  71. 6.6: Section Summary
  72. 6.7: Section Quiz
  73. 6.8: Short Answer
  74. 6.9: Further Research
  75. 6.10: References
  76. 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
  77. 7.1: Introduction
  78. 7.2: Deviance and Control
  79. 7.3: Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime
  80. 7.4: Crime and the Law
  81. 7.5: Key Terms
  82. 7.6: Section Summary
  83. 7.7: Section Quiz
  84. 7.8: Short Answer
  85. 7.9: Further Research
  86. 7.10: References
  87. 8: Media and Technology
  88. 8.1: Introduction
  89. 8.2: Technology Today
  90. 8.3: Media and Technology in Society
  91. 8.4: Global Implications of Media and Technology
  92. 8.5: Theoretical Perspectives on Media and Technology
  93. 8.6: Key Terms
  94. 8.7: Section Summary
  95. 8.8: Section Quiz
  96. 8.9: Short Answer
  97. 8.10: Further Research
  98. 8.11: References
  99. 9: Social Stratification in the United States
  100. 9.1: Introduction
  101. 9.2: What Is Social Stratification?
  102. 9.3: Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
  103. 9.4: Global Stratification and Inequality
  104. 9.5: Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification
  105. 9.6: Key Terms
  106. 9.7: Section Summary
  107. 9.8: Section Quiz
  108. 9.9: Short Answer
  109. 9.10: Further Research
  110. 9.11: References
  111. 10: Global Inequality
  112. 10.1: Introduction
  113. 10.2: Global Stratification and Classification
  114. 10.3: Global Wealth and Poverty
  115. 10.4: Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
  116. 10.5: Key Terms
  117. 10.6: Section Summary
  118. 10.7: Section Quiz
  119. 10.8: Short Answer
  120. 10.9: Further Research
  121. 10.10: References
  122. 11: Race and Ethnicity
  123. 11.1: Introduction
  124. 11.2: Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups
  125. 11.3: Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
  126. 11.4: Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism
  127. 11.5: Intergroup Relationships
  128. 11.6: Race and Ethnicity in the United States
  129. 11.7: Key Terms
  130. 11.8: Section Summary
  131. 11.9: Section Quiz
  132. 11.10: Short Answer
  133. 11.11: Further Research
  134. 11.12: References
  135. 12: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
  136. 12.1: Introduction
  137. 12.2: Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression
  138. 12.3: Gender and Gender Inequality
  139. 12.4: Sexuality
  140. 12.5: Key Terms
  141. 12.6: Section Summary
  142. 12.7: Section Quiz
  143. 12.8: Short Answer
  144. 12.9: Further Research
  145. 12.10: References
  146. 13: Aging and the Elderly
  147. 13.1: Introduction
  148. 13.2: Who Are the Elderly? Aging in Society
  149. 13.3: The Process of Aging
  150. 13.4: Challenges Facing the Elderly
  151. 13.5: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
  152. 13.6: Key Terms
  153. 13.7: Section Summary
  154. 13.8: Section Quiz
  155. 13.9: Short Answer
  156. 13.10: Further Research
  157. 13.11: References
  158. 14: Marriage and Family
  159. 14.1: Introduction
  160. 14.2: What Is Marriage? What Is a Family?
  161. 14.3: Variations in Family Life
  162. 14.4: Challenges Families Face
  163. 14.5: Key Terms
  164. 14.6: Section Summary
  165. 14.7: Section Quiz
  166. 14.8: Short Answer
  167. 14.9: Further Research
  168. 14.10: References
  169. 15: Religion
  170. 15.1: Introduction
  171. 15.2: The Sociological Approach to Religion
  172. 15.3: World Religions
  173. 15.4: Religion in the United States
  174. 15.5: Key Terms
  175. 15.6: Section Summary
  176. 15.7: Section Quiz
  177. 15.8: Short Answer
  178. 15.9: Further Research
  179. 15.10: References
  180. 16: Education
  181. 16.1: Introduction
  182. 16.2: Education around the World
  183. 16.3: Theoretical Perspectives on Education
  184. 16.4: Issues in Education
  185. 16.5: Key Terms
  186. 16.6: Section Summary
  187. 16.7: Section Quiz
  188. 16.8: Short Answer
  189. 16.9: Further Research
  190. 16.10: References
  191. 17: Government and Politics
  192. 17.1: Introduction
  193. 17.2: Power and Authority
  194. 17.3: Forms of Government
  195. 17.4: Politics in the United States
  196. 17.5: Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
  197. 17.6: Key Terms
  198. 17.7: Section Summary
  199. 17.8: Section Quiz
  200. 17.9: Short Answer
  201. 17.10: Further Research
  202. 17.11: References
  203. 18: Work and the Economy
  204. 18.1: Introduction
  205. 18.2: Economic Systems
  206. 18.3: Globalization and the Economy
  207. 18.4: Work in the United States
  208. 18.5: Key Terms
  209. 18.6: Section Summary
  210. 18.7: Section Quiz
  211. 18.8: Short Answer
  212. 18.9: Further Research
  213. 18.10: References
  214. 19: Health and Medicine
  215. 19.1: Introduction
  216. 19.2: The Social Construction of Health
  217. 19.3: Global Health
  218. 19.4: Health in the United States
  219. 19.5: Comparative Health and Medicine
  220. 19.6: Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
  221. 19.7: Key Terms
  222. 19.8: Section Summary
  223. 19.9: Section Quiz
  224. 19.10: Short Answer
  225. 19.11: Further Research
  226. 19.12: References
  227. 20: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
  228. 20.1: Introduction
  229. 20.2: Demography and Population
  230. 20.3: Urbanization
  231. 20.4: The Environment and Society
  232. 20.5: Key Terms
  233. 20.6: Section Summary
  234. 20.7: Section Quiz
  235. 20.8: Short Answer
  236. 20.9: Further Research
  237. 20.10: References
  238. 21: Social Movements and Social Change
  239. 21.1: Introduction
  240. 21.2: Collective Behavior
  241. 21.3: Social Movements
  242. 21.4: Social Change
  243. 21.5: Key Terms
  244. 21.6: Section Summary
  245. 21.7: Section Quiz
  246. 21.8: Short Answer
  247. 21.9: References
  248. 22: Appendix
  249. 22.1: Answer Key Chapter 1
  250. 22.2: Answer Key Chapter 2
  251. 22.3: Answer Key Chapter 3
  252. 22.4: Answer Key Chapter 4
  253. 22.5: Answer Key Chapter 5
  254. 22.6: Answer Key Chapter 6
  255. 22.7: Answer Key Chapter 7
  256. 22.8: Answer Key Chapter 8
  257. 22.9: Answer Key Chapter 9
  258. 22.10: Answer Key Chapter 10
  259. 22.11: Answer Key Chapter 11
  260. 22.12: Answer Key Chapter 12
  261. 22.13: Answer Key Chapter 13
  262. 22.14: Answer Key Chapter 14
  263. 22.15: Answer Key Chapter 15
  264. 22.16: Answer Key Chapter 16
  265. 22.17: Answer Key Chapter 17
  266. 22.18: Answer Key Chapter 18
  267. 22.19: Answer Key Chapter 19
  268. 22.20: Answer Key Chapter 20
  269. 22.21: Answer Key Chapter 21
  270. Back Matter
  271. Index
  272. Glossary
  273. Detailed Licensing
  274. Detailed Licensing