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Sociology : understanding a diverse society / Margaret L. Andersen, Howard F. Taylor.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2006.Edition: 4th editionDescription: xxvii, 691 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. It Includes a CDISBN:
  • 0534617166 (student's ed.)
  • 0495000604 (instructor's ed.)
  • 0495006491 (international student ed.)
  • 0495004898
  • 0495004901
  • 0534274943 (InfoTrac college ed. passcode)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 301 22  AND
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CONTENTS:

PART ONE: INTRODUCING THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE.
1. Developing a Sociological Perspective.
2. Doing Sociological Research.

PART TWO: INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIETY.
3. Culture. 4. Socialization.
5 . Social Interaction and Social Structure.
6. Groups and Organizations.
7. Deviance.
8. Crime and Criminal Justice.

PART THREE: SOCIAL INEQUALITIES.
9. Social Class and Social Stratification.
10. Global Stratification.
11. Race and Ethnicity.
12. Gender. 13. Sexuality.
14. Age and Aging.

PART FOUR: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
15. Families.
16. Education.
17. Religion.
18. Economy and Work.
19. Politics and Government.
20. Health Care.

PART FIVE: SOCIAL CHANGE.
21. Population, Urbanization, and Environment.
22. Collective Behavior and Social Movements.
23. Social Change in Global Perspective.
Glossary. References. Author Index. Subject Index. Credits

Includes bibliographical references (p. 648-673) and indexes.

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