Local pick-up preferred but will ship at the buyer’s expense.

Kingston – Books 15 - IMG_6853

$50.00 - ($73.85 on Amazon)

Author: John J. Macionis

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Illustrated, Maps, Charts, Graphs, Tables

Contents by chapter (in brief)

1. The Sociological Perspective…..1 2. Sociological Investigation…..25 3. Culture…..59 4. Society…..89 5. Socialization…..115 6. Social Interactions in Everyday Life…..139 7. Groups and Organizations…..163 8. Deviance…..191 9. Sexuality…..221 10. Social Stratification…..247 11. Social Class in the United States…..271 12. Global Stratification…..299 13. Gender Stratification…..325 14. Race and Ethnicity…..353 15. Aging and the Elderly…..383 16. The Economy and Work…..409 17. Politics and Government…..435 18. Family…..463 19. Religion…..491 20. Education…..517 21. Health and Medicine…..541 22. Population, Urbanization, and Environment…..569 23. Collective Behavior…..601 24. Social Change: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern Societies…..625

Glossary…..650

References…..657

Photo Credits…..682

Name Index…..684

Subject…..691

This best-selling comprehensive introduction to sociology--text/multimedia package--features the exceptionally strong combination of a global perspective, focus on social diversity, emphasis on critical thinking, and cutting-edge research base (including Census 2000). A widely acclaimed writing style, vivid illustration program, and extensive highlight features--applied chapter-opening vignettes, full-color Global and National Maps, thought- provoking theme boxes, applications and exercises--capture reader's imaginations and help them see clearly how sociological concepts and issues affect not only life in general, but their individual lives as well. An accompanying CD-ROM features a library of video selections illustration major concepts and theories, animated Global and National Maps, author's tips, chapter slide shows, etc. A companion Website is also available. The Sociological Perspective. Sociological Investigation. Culture. Society. Socialization. Social Interaction in Everyday Life. Groups and Organizations. Deviance. Sexuality. Social Stratification. Social Class in the United States. Global Stratification. Gender Stratification. Race and Ethnicity. Aging and the Elderly. The Economy and Work. Politics and Government. Family. Religion. Education. Health and Medicine. Population, Urbanization, and Environment. Collective Behavior and Social Movements. Social Change: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern Societies. For anyone interested in a cutting-edge introduction to sociology and social diversity from a global perspective.

Hardcover 702 pages ISBN: 0-13-097763-2