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Accessible with a built-in study guideSociology for the 21st Century is the most accessible and valuable text for introductory sociology courses.The book provides learning styles and strategies for more effective learning, and has a built-in study guide to help students focus their study time. The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course-simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs-to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySearchLab.Teaching & Learning ExperiencePersonalize Learning - The new MySearchLab 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 - Critical thinking questions in feature boxes and at the end of each chapter challenge students' understanding of topics.Engage Students - Exploration of learning styles and personalized study tips included.Explore Theory - Three classic paradigms are discussed.Understand Diversity - Comparative global perspectives integrated with discussions about the economy, politics, education, and religion.Support Instructors - Written activities and assessment in MySearchLab offer instructors supplemental materials to help their students succeed.Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205101895 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205101894
Contents
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:Part I: Perspective and MethodChapter 1: What Is Sociology? Chapter 2: Research MethodsChapter 3: Culture, Society, and Social Change Chapter 4: Socialization Chapter 5; Deviance and Crime Chapter 6: Interaction, Groups, and OrganizationsPart II: Social InequalityChapter 6: Inequalities of Social Class Chapter 7: Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity Chapter 8: Inequalities of Gender Part III: Social InstitutionsChapter 9: The Economy Chapter 10: The Political Order Chapter 11: Marriage and Family Chapter 12: Education Chapter 13: Religion Chapter 14" Medicine and Health Care Part IV: Working for ChangeChapter 15: Population, Ecology, and Urbanization Chapter 16: Collective Social Action
