Introduction To Sociology

by Cohen, Bruce J.; Orbuch, Terri L.

• ISBN13: 9780070116023
• ISBN10: 0070116024
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-02-01
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

If you want concise, clear, convenient access to the most important facts, ideas, and historical figures in sociologyÑall the central information that is taught in Intro to Sociology and core sociology coursesÑyou canÕt choose a handier, more economical book than this popular entry in the best-selling McGraw-Hill College Core Books series. It lets you brush up for tests, find answers fast, and review course fundamentals without getting bogged down with unnecessary details. Timesaving features such as chapter overviews and section summaries help keep you focused, and highlighted definitions (plus a comprehensive glossary) explain all the important terms your teacher expects you to know.

Author Biography

Bruce J. Cohen, Ph.D., has chaired both the department of sociology and the department of criminal justice at C.W. Post Center of Long Island University. A former faculty member and administrator at Michigan State, he received his doctoral degree from that institution. Terri L. Orbuch, Ph. D., is a post-doctoral fellow and visiting professor in the department of psychology at the University of Iowa. She is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on relationship loss, human sexuality, and aging/life course development. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Table of Contents

PART I.

WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY?

Introduction to Sociology.

Sociological Research

PART II:

THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY.

Culture.

Socialization and the Self.

Sexuality and Gender Roles.

Deviance and Social control.

PART III:

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION.

Social Groups.

Social Institutions and Formal Organizations.

Marriage and the Family.

PART IV:

SOCIAL STRATIFICATION.

Social Class and Social Mobility.

Race and Ethnic Relations.

PART V:

CHANGE.

Social and Cultural Change.

Population, Ecology, and Urbanization.

Collective Behavior and Social Movements

Glossary