Society : The Basics

by MacIonis, John J.

• ISBN13: 9780130410481
• ISBN10: 0130410489
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Placing an emphasis on global perspectives and current research, this wide praised and adopted sociology textbook introduces the reader to the field of sociology. & John Macionis, like many people, took a college course that shaped his life. His first sociology course helped him make sense of the world. John shares his enthusiasm, excitement, and teaching experience through a clear and engaging writing style and emphasis on sociology's relevance to everyday life.

Table of Contents

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method	1	(27)
Welcome to the Information Revolution!	28	(156)
Culture	32	(28)
Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age	60	(24)
Social Interaction in Everyday Life	84	(22)
Groups and Organizations	106	(26)
Deviance	132	(28)
Sexuality	160	(24)
How New Technology Is Changing Our Way of Life	184	(114)
Social Stratification	186	(34)
Global Stratification	220	(26)
Gender Stratification	246	(24)
Race and Ethnicity	270	(28)
New Information Technology and Social Stratification	298	(104)
Economics and Politics	300	(34)
Family and Religion	334	(34)
Education and Medicine	368	(34)
New Information Technology and Social Institutions	402	(58)
Population, Urbanization, And Environment	404	(30)
Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies	434	(26)
New Information Technology and Social Change	460