Sociology - Hardcover

Thio, Alex

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0673991350 ISBN 13: 9780673991355

Publisher: Harpercollins College Div

Written in a clear, concise, and lively style, Sociology's blend of readability and scholarship presents substantive sociological concepts with a wealth of cross-cultural and global examples. This fourth edition features two new chapters - one on social interaction and one on global inequality - as well as an increased focus on the major sociological perspectives in every chapter; expanded treatment of global and feminist issues and perspectives, including current multicultural issues in most chapters; all new boxed readings; and new "Myths and Realities" sections at the beginning of every chapter which invite you to challenge common assumptions. Sociology, 4/e is full of up-to-date research and data, timely news reports from popular sources, real-life vignettes, and case studies, all meant to invite and engage you in the pursuit of understanding the social world.

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