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Essentials of Sociology, adapted from George Ritzer's Introduction to Sociology, provides the same rock-solid foundation from one of sociology's best-known thinkers in a shorter and more streamlined format. With new co-author Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, the Third Edition continues to illuminate traditional sociological concepts and theories and focuses on some of the most compelling features of contemporary social life: globalization, consumer culture, the internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. The Interactive eBook* for Essentials of Sociology, Third Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources!VIDEO: Boost learning and bolster analysis with SAGE Premium Video! Recapping the fundamentals in every chapter, each video activity is tied to assessment via SAGE coursepacks.SAGE DATA MAPS: Engage with and explore data through interactive, thematic maps of the United States and the world on topics such as income, minimum wage rates, and the gender gap.OFFLINE READING: Using the VitalSource Bookshelf (R) platform, download your book to a personal computer and read it offline.SOCIAL SHARING AND FOLLOWING: Share notes and highlights with instructors and classmates who are using the same eBook, and "follow" friends and instructors as they make their own notes and highlights. *Note: the access code for this interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.
