Seeing Sociology: An Introduction / Edition 3

by Joan Ferrante

Overview

Extremely reader friendly and practical, SEEING SOCIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION, 3rd Edition illustrates the relevance of sociology to daily life through the use of images and photos. The engaging What Does a Sociologist See? feature demonstrates how sociological concepts apply to the everyday world. Reflecting the latest developments from the field, the Third Edition includes such contemporary topics as globalization s connection to technology and gay rights, the anti-aging industry, and The Affordable Care Act, and many others.. Brief, self-contained modules in each chapter make it easy for readers to absorb and synthesize the subject matter, while experiential exercises enable users to put what they learn into practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781305094369
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Joan Ferrante is Professor of Sociology at Northern Kentucky University and author of Sociology: A Global Perspective, 9th Edition and co-editor of The Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity in the United States. She received her PhD from the University of Cincinnati.

Table of Contents

Brief Contents. 1. The Sociological Perspective. 2. Culture. 3. Socialization. 4. Social Structures. 5. The Social Construction of Reality. 6. Deviance. 7. Social Inequalities. 8. Race and Ethnicity. 9. Gender and Sexualities. 10. Economics and Politics. 11. Families. 12. Education and Religion. 13. Social Change and the Pressing Issues of Our Times.