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Sociology: Concepts and Applications in a Diverse World, 6/E
Thomas J. Sullivan, Northern Michigan University

ISBN-10: 0205386784
ISBN-13: 9780205386789

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 560 pp
Published: 07/03/2003

This item has been replaced by Sociology: Concepts and Applications in a Diverse World, VangoBooks, 8/E.

This economical paperback text is theoretically balanced, offers global perspectives, shows how sociology is applied to real problems, and contains a built-in study guide.

This introduction to sociology uses the three major theoretical perspectives—functionalist, conflict, and interactionist—as tools for examining the social world. The author uses illuminating examples to show how society works and how human behavior is shaped by cultural, structural, and institutional forces. As in previous editions, the Sixth Edition also integrates two other themes that reflect contemporary trends in sociology. The first is a reemergence of interest in how sociological knowledge can be applied to social problems or to helping people improve their lives. The second is the recognition that societies and cultures are becoming increasingly diverse and interdependent.

Chapters open with a set of “Myths and Facts” to show that much of what people believe about social life is either wrong or oversimplified.

A boxed feature called “Other Worlds, Other Ways” illustrates sociological concepts and issues in the context of societies and cultures around the world.

“Applying Sociology” boxes in each chapter show how sociological theory and research not only lead to greater understanding, but often guide the search for solutions to societal and personal problems as well.

Every chapter ends with a comprehensive Study and Review section.

Every key term in the text is defined at first point of use.

Learning objectives are included with every major section in the text.

Features a larger trim size and new page design.

Study and Review sections at the end of chapters have been completely revised and expanded. All material is now organized around the headings for major sections in the chapter.

Includes more practice tests and types of questions—including matching, multiple choice, true-false, concept completion, critical thinking, and questions that test understanding of tables and figures in the book.

New PowerPoint lecture presentation for instructors are available online.

All chapters conclude with “Summary,” “Study and Review,” and “For Further Reading.”

I. THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE.

1. What Is Sociology?

2. Culture, Society, and Diversity.

II. THE INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY.

3. Socialization.

4. Groups and Organizations.

5. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control.

III. STRATIFICATION AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY.

6. Social Stratification and Social Inequality.

7. Social Inequality: Race and Ethnicity.

8. Social Inequality: Gender.

IV. SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

9. Family and Human Sexuality.

10. Health and Health-Care Institutions.

11. Religion.

12. Education and the Mass Media.

13. Political and Economic Institutions.

V. HUMAN ECOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

14. Human Ecology: Population and Community.

15. Collective Behavior, Social Change, and Modernization.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Answers to Cumulative Practice Tests

Photo Credits.

Name Index.

Subject Index.

Introductory Sociology [BRIEF] (Sociology)

Sociology: Concepts and Applications in a Diverse World, 7/E
Sullivan
©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 560 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205484921 | ISBN-13: 9780205484928
Brief Description

This economical paperback text is theoretically balanced, offers global perspectives, shows how sociology is applied to real problems, and contains a built-in study guide.

This introduction to sociology uses the three major theoretical perspectives–functionalist, conflict, and interactionist–as tools for examining the social world. The author uses illuminating examples to show how society works and how human behavior is shaped by cultural, structural, and institutional forces.

As in previous editions, the Seventh Edition also integrates two other themes that reflect contemporary trends in sociology. The first is a reemergence of interest in how sociological knowledge can be applied to social problems or to helping people improve their lives. The second is the recognition that societies and cultures are becoming increasingly diverse and interdependent.
Sociology: Concepts and Applications in a Diverse World, VangoBooks, 8/E
Sullivan
©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 528 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205628060 | ISBN-13: 9780205628063
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Available in paperback 4-color for the first time!

This economical paperback text is theoretically balanced, offers global perspectives, shows how sociology is applied to real problems, and contains a built-in study guide.

This introduction to sociology uses the three major theoretical perspectives—functionalist, conflict, and interactionist—as tools for examining the social world. The author uses illuminating examples to show how society works and how human behavior is shaped by cultural, structural, and institutional forces.

As in previous editions, the Eighth Edition integrates two themes that reflect contemporary trends in sociology. The first is a reemergence of interest in how sociological knowledge can be applied to social problems or to helping people improve their lives. The second is the focus on globalization and its impact on societies and cultures as they become increasingly diverse and interdependent. The Eighth edition offers an expanded focus on the sociology of media and technology, especially the newer technologies of the internet and an online, electronic world.

A realistic, applied paperback text that is theoretically balanced, offers global perspectives, shows how sociology is applied to real problems, and contains an expanded built-in study guide.

This introduction to sociology uses the three major theoretical perspectives— functionalist, conflict, and interactionist—as tools for examining the social world. The author shows how society works and how human behavior is shaped by cultural, structural, and institutional forces, using illuminating examples. As in previous editions, the Sixth Edition also integrates two other themes that reflect some contemporary trends in sociology: the reemergence of interest in how sociological knowledge can be applied to social problems or to helping people improve their lives, and the recognition that societies and cultures are becoming increasingly diverse and interdependent.

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URL: http://www.ablongman.com/socprobs

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