Introduction to Sociology is intended for a one-semester introductory sociology course. Conceived of and developed by active sociology instructors, this up-to-date title and can be downloaded now by clicking on the "Get this book" button below. This online, fully editable and customizable title includes sociology theory and research; real-world applications; simplify and debate features; and learning objectives for each chapter.
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Faculty Contributors:
Nathan Keirns, Zane State College
Eric Strayer, Hartnell College
Heather Griffiths, Fayetteville State University
Susan Cody-Rydzewski, Georgia Perimeter College
Gail Scaramuzzo, Lackawanna College
Sally Vyain, Ivy Tech Community College
- An Introduction to Sociology [+]
- Sociological Research [+]
- Culture [+]
- Society and Social Interaction [+]
- Socialization [+]
- Groups and Organization [+]
- Deviance, Crime, and Social Control [+]
- Media and Technology [+]
- Social Stratification in the United States [+]
- Global Inequality [+]
- Race and Ethnicity [+]
- Gender, Sex, and Sexuality [+]
- Aging and the Elderly [+]
- Marriage and Family [+]
- Religion [+]
- Education [+]
- Government and Politics [+]
- Work and the Economy [+]
- Health and Medicine [+]
- Population, Urbanization, and the Environment [+]
- Social Movements and Social Change [+]
| Publish Date | June 2012 |
| ISBN-10 | 1938168011 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-938168-01-7 |
| License |
Introduction to Sociology
by OpenStax College
is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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