Wadsworth Classic Readings In Sociology

by Wadsworth

• ISBN13: 9780495602767
• ISBN10: 0495602760
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-05
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

A resounding best seller, this series of classic articles written by key sociologists and social thinkers will compliment any introductory sociology book. This reader serves as a foundation where users can read original works that teach the fundamental ideas of sociology. Priced right as a stand-alone and free when bundled with Wadsworth introductory books, this brief reader is a convenient and painless way to bring the "great thinkers" to your users.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Promise of Sociology	p. 1
Topic: Theory
Invitation to Sociology	p. 7
Topic: Theory
Manifesto of the Communist Party	p. 11
Topic: Theory
Body Ritual Among the Nacirema	p. 19
Topic: Culture
Lynch Law in America	p. 24
Topic: Culture
The Self	p. 30
Topic: Socialization
The Presentation of Self	p. 38
Topic: Social Interaction
The Normality of Crime	p. 45
Topics: Crime, Deviance, Social Control
On Being Sane in Insane Places	p. 48
Topic: Deviance, Socialization
The Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All	p. 57
Topic: Stratification
The Souls of Black Folk	p. 63
Topic: Race and Ethnicity
Women and Economics	p. 68
Topic: Gender, Work
The Power Elite	p. 80
Topic: Politics
Savage Inequalities	p. 86
Topic: Education
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism	p. 93
Topic: Religion
Glossary	p. 99
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