Principles of Sociology: Canadian Perspectives

An exciting, concise introduction to the discipline, the new second edition of the popular Principles of Sociology assembles an impressive team of Canadian Sociologists to introduce students to the key concepts and theories of sociology. In addition to explaining the fundamental principles of sociology, the text explores how those principles may be used to yield new and surprising insights into Canadian society and Canada's place in the world. This edition has been fully updated with new discussion of Religion, Gender and Sexuality, Race and Ethnicity, Mass Media, and Globalization, and comes with access to engaging MP3 clips from CBC. The result is a unique and enlightened overview of sociology that is ideally suited to one-semester introductory courses.

Lorne Tepperman is Professor of Sociology and Health Studies at the University of Toronto. He is also Director of the Health Studies program at University College, University of Toronto. Lorne served as Chair of the Department from 1997 to 2003, and has won many teaching awards, including the Dean's Excellence Award, an Outstanding Teaching Award from the Faculty of Arts and Science, and an Oswald Hall Teaching Award given by the Department of Sociology. In 2003, Lorne received the Outstanding Contribution Award from the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association. He is the author of several books, including Sociology: A Canadian Perspective and Social Problems, Second Edition.

James Curtis (deceased) was a pre-eminent academic and intellectual figure of national and international prominence and recognition. As such, he has commonly been described as one of the most respected and influential sociologists that this country has ever produced. In addition to winning several teaching awards, Jim was recognized by the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association for Outstanding Contribution to the field of sociology in 2000, and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Highly productive and collaborative, his publishing credits include over 100 books, journal articles, and book chapters.