Full Description
CanadaIt's the 21st century and the world is changing. Today's students have instant access to anyone, anything, anywhere, anytime. They want to be enlightened, entertained, and informed on their terms. They want to be shown the relevance of the introductory sociology course to their lives. Who better than George Ritzer, one of sociology's best-known thinkers, to do just that? While providing a rock-solid foundation of sociology, Ritzer illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of today's most compelling social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, and the internet. As technology flattens the globe, students are challenged to apply a sociological perspective to their world. Ritzer brings students into the conversation by bridging the divide between the outside world and the classroom.And now, we offer a version of Introduction to Sociology that is designed just for Canadian students, featuring George Ritzer's distinctive voice and style as well as Neil Guppy's definitive view on Canadian sociology.
Contents
Ch.1 An Introduction to Sociology in the Global AgeCh.2 Thinking SociologicallyCh. 3 Researching the Social WorldCh.4 CultureCh.5 Socialization and InteractionCh.6 Organizations, Societies and the GlobalCh.7 Deviance and CrimeCh.8 Social InequalityCh.9 Race, Ethnicity and AncestryCh.10 Sex and GenderCh.11 The FamilyCh.12 Politics and the EconomyCh.13 The Body, Medicine, Health and Health CareCh.14 Population, Urbanization, and the EnvironmentCh.15 Social Change, Social Movements, and Collective BehaviourCh.16 Religion and Education
