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Exploring the questions of today Sociology Now reflects the discipline today and explores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask.It explains how the classic concerns of sociology-social order, social conflict, social interaction-have been reshaped by new insights about multiculturalism and globalization. Sociology has always offered a way to make sense of the complex and sometimes contradictory forces that shape our social lives in any era. As Sociology Now explains sociology as both a body of knowledge and a "way of seeing," it shows how the forces of globalization and multiculturalism have come to preoccupy sociologists and influence the way they look at the events and experiences of the early twenty first century. Michael Kimmel, a leading sociologist and gender researcher, and co-author Amy Aronson, a journalist and media scholar, address questions regarding these forces head-on as they make a compelling case for the importance of sociology in the contemporary world. 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 MySocLab.Teaching & Learning ExperiencePersonalize Learning - 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 - Each chapter opener asks students to consider a paradox that illustrates the complexity of sociology.Engage Students - Unique pedagogical features help students see sociology as a science and understand how sociologists use research data.Explore Theory - Theory is discussed in context of multiculturalism and globalization. Understand Diversity - Race, class, and gender are discussed both as the foundations of our identity and as sources of inequality.Support Instructors - The test bank is edited by the authors.Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205171397 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205171392
Contents
IN THIS SECTION:1.) BRIEF2.) COMPREHENSIVEChapter 1: What Is Sociology?Chapter 2: Culture and Society Chapter 3: Society: Interactions, Groups, And OrganizationsChapter 4: How Do We Know What We Know? The Methods Of The SociologistChapter 5: SocializationChapter 6: Deviance and CrimeChapter 7: Stratification and Social ClassChapter 8: Race and EthnicityChapter 9: Sex and GenderChapter 10: The "Sociological Body": Age, Health, and Sexuality Chapter 11: The FamilyChapter 12: Economy and WorkChapter 13: Politics and MediaChapter 14: Education, Religion, and ScienceChapter 15: Sociology Of Environments: The Natural, Physical, and Human WorldsChapter 1: What is Sociology?Sociology as a Way of SeeingDoing SociologyWhere Did Sociology Come From?Contemporary SociologySociology in the 21st Century, Sociology and YouChapter 2: Culture and Society CultureElements of CultureCultural ExpressionsCultural ChangeCulture in the 21st CenturyChapter 3: Society: Interactions, Groups, and OrganizationsSociety: Putting Things in ContextThe Social Construction of Reality Elements of Social Structure GroupsSocial Networks Organizations Groups 'R' Us: Groups and Interactions in the 21st Century Chapter 4: How Do We Know What We Know? The Methods of the SociologistWhy Sociological Methods Matter Types of Sociological Research Methods Social Science and the Problem of "Truth"Doing Sociological Research Issues in Conducting Research Social Science Methods in the 21st Century: Emergent Methodologies Chapter 5: SocializationSocialization and Biology Socialization in Action Models of Socialization Agents of Socialization Socialization and the Life Course Socialization in the 21st CenturyChapter 6: Deviance and CrimeWhat Is Deviance?Conformity and Social Control Deviance and Social Coherence Sociological Theories of Deviance and Crime Types of Crimes Crime in the United States The Criminal Justice System Globalization and Crime Deviance and Crime in the 21st CenturyChapter 7: Stratification and Social ClassWhat Is Social Stratification? Social Class Poverty in the United States and AbroadSocial Mobility Global Inequality Class Identity and Class Inequality in the 21st CenturyChapter 8: Race and EthnicityThe Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Prejudice, Discrimination, and RacismEthnic Groups in the United States Ethnicity, Identity, and ConflictRace and Ethnicity in the 21st CenturyChapter 9: Sex and GenderSex and Gender: Nature and Nurture Becoming Gendered: Learning Gender IdentityGender Inequality on a Global and Local ScaleGender Inequality in the United StatesThe Politics of Gender Gender Inequality in the 21st CenturyChapter 10: The "Sociological Bosdy:" Age, Health, and SexualityThe Social BodyAge: Identity and InequalityYouth and InequalityThe Body in Sickness and HealthStudying Sexuality: Behaviors and IdentitiesAmerican Sexual Behavior and Identities Sexual Inequality Age and Sexuality in the 21st Century Chapter 11: The FamilyThe Family Tree Family and Ethnicity Forming Families Parenting Family Transitions Violence in Families The Family in the 21st Century: "The Same as It Ever Was" Chapter 12: Economy and WorkThe Economy and SocietyThe American EconomyWork, Identity, and Inequality Diversity in the Workplace Work and Economy in the 21st CenturyChapter 13: Politics and MediaPolitics: Power and AuthorityPolitical SystemsThe Political System of the United States Political Change What Are the Mass MediaMedia Production and ConsumptionGlobalization of the MediaPolitics and Media in the 21st CenturyChapter 14: Education, Religion, and ScienceEducation in Social ContextThe Sociology of Education Religion and ScienceReligion, Globally and LocallyScience in Sociological PerspectiveEducation, Religion, and Science in the 21st CenturyChapter 15: Sociology of Environments: The Natural, Physical, and Human WorldsThe Human Environment Theories of Global Population Growth The Urban Environment Sociology and the City The Natural Environment Environments in the 21st Century
