Sociology: Understanding a Diverse Society With Infotrac

by Andersen,Margaret L.

• ISBN13: 9780534609122
• ISBN10: 0534609120
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-11
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This mainstream text by respected and authoritative authors Margaret Andersen and Howard Taylor is characterized by its focus on a broadly defined diversity, its remarkable integrated map program, its policy coverage, and its contemporary focus. This comprehensive text uses a rich research base as a foundation for a streamlined, highly accessible presentation of the basic principles of sociology. In every chapter, students explore research and data that illustrate how class, race-ethnicity, gender, age, geographic residence, and sexual orientation relate to the topics covered. Using policy and programs to illustrate research and theory, students are able to make sociological connections to their world. In addition, the book's extensive technology package has been expanded to include a FREE accompanying VIRTUAL EXPLORATIONS AND INTERACTIVE MAPS CD-ROM (featuring video clips and interactive map exercises), exciting new ways to expand the book's renowned social policy program emphasis (through Web links and new CNN video clips), video teaching tips on the Companion Web Site, and more.

Table of Contents

Part One: INTRODUCING THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

1. Developing a Sociological Perspective

2. Doing Sociological Research

Part Two: INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIETY

3. Culture

4. Socialization

5. Society and Social Interaction

6. Groups and Organizations

7. Sexuality and Intimate Relationships

8. Deviance

9. Crime and Criminal Justice

Part Three: SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

10. Social Class and Social Stratification

11. Global Stratification

12. Race and Ethnicity

13. Gender

14. Age and Aging

Part Four: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

15. Families

16. Education

17. Religion

18. Economy and Work

19. Power, Politics, and Authority

20. Health Care

Part Five: SOCIAL CHANGE

21. Population, Urbanization, and Environment

22. Collective Behavior and Social Movement

23. Social Change in Global Perspective