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This best-selling collection is the only reader that systematically weaves together three types of articlesclassic, contemporary , and cross-culturalfor each general topic typically covered in a sociology course, with a good represention of Canadian scholarship (close to 40%).
Classic articles –Provide students with sociological statements of recognized importance and lasting significance.
Contemporary articles –Focus on current sociological issues, controversies, and applications. Reveal sociologists at work and demonstrate the importance of on-going research.
Cross-cultural articles –Cast sociological insights about the world's striking cultural diversity.
With diverse content and authorship, Seeing Ourselves 2nd Canadian edition allows students to explore a variety of topics, issues and debates and exposes them to how various sociologists view the social world.
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Sociology is a fairly young academic discipline, less than 200 years old, dedicated to the study of the individual’s relationship to society. This best-selling collection is the only Canadian reader that weaves together three types of articles—classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural— by sociologists for each topic typically covered in a sociology course. This diversity of content and authorship exposes students to the richness of sociological thought and to compelling debates on a variety of topics and issues. Canadian scholarship is well represented, with 26 of the 67 articles by and about Canadian individuals, groups, and the forces influencing our society.
Classic articles — sociological statements of recognized importance and lasting significance by key theorists who established and supported the discipline.
Contemporary articles —Focus on current sociological issues, controversies, and applications, revealing sociologists at work and demonstrating the importance of on-going research and new explorations.
Cross-cultural articles — provide students with thought-provoking sociological insights and perspectives on cultural diversity around the world.
John J. Macionis is a professor at Kenyon College
Nijole V. Benokraitis is a professor at University of Baltimore
Bruce Ravelli is a professor at Mount Royal College, Calgary
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