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TITLE: Society: The Basics, 14th edition (2017)
AUTHOR: John J. Macionis
ISBN-13: 9780134206325
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COURSE: Introductory Sociology
DESCRIPTION: See sociology in everyday life. "Society: The Basics" utilizes a complete theoretical framework and a global perspective to offer students an accessible and relevant introduction to sociology. John Macionis, author of the best-selling Introductory Sociology franchise over the last three decades, empowers students to see the world around them through a sociological lens, helping them to better understand their own lives. Informative as well as engaging, "Society: The Basics" will change the way readers see the world, and open the door to a new perspective and new opportunities. In addition to extensively updated data, the 14th edition offers engaging discussions of hot-button contemporary topics such as the increased proliferation of social media as well as expanded coverage of race, class, and gender.
BRIEF CONTENTS:
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1 Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method
2 Culture
3 Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age
4 Social Interaction in Everyday Life
5 Groups and Organizations
6 Sexuality and Society
7 Deviance
8 Social Stratification
9 Global Stratification
10 Gender Stratification
11 Race and Ethnicity
12 Economics and Politics
13 Family and Religion
14 Education, Health, and Medicine
15 Population, Urbanization, and Environment
16 Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies
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