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Focusing on the essential topics in sociology, Landis presents the fundamental concepts and characteristics of sociology in a highly readable, concise way. Drawing a diverse collection of classic and contemporary readings from a variety of sources, Landis has carefully chosen 29 readings (6 are new) that clearly illustrate key sociological concepts to students.
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1. Introduction: Knowledge, Science, and Sociology. PART 1. SOCIALIZATION AND CULTURE. 2. Socialization and Self. 3. Norms, Roles, Culture, Society. PART 2. SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. 4. Groups. 5. Social Inequality: Social Class. 6. Social Inequality: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Age. 7. Institutions: Family. 8. Institutions: Religion. 9. Institutions: Economic and Political. 10. Institutions: Education. 11. Population and Ecology. PART 3. SOCIAL CHANGE AND SOCIAL DEVIANCE. 12. Social Change and Social Disorganization. 13. Collective Behavior. 14. Deviance and Social Control. 15. Sociology: Another Perspective. GLOSSARY. REFERENCES FOR AUTHOR BIOGRAPHIES. INDEX.
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- PublisherWadsworth Publishing
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0534237541
- ISBN 13 9780534237547
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages482
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