What does social and political theory have to say about the role of science in society?Do scientists and other professional enquirers have an unlimited 'right to be wrong'?What are the implications of capitalism and multiculturalism for the future of the university?This ground-breaking text offers a…
By approaching sociology through the familiar concepts of culture, structure, and power, Experience Sociology engages students and enables them to see sociology in the world around them. Concepts are presented in an engaging and accessible way that brings theory and sociological concepts together, a…
Sociology Matters offers a truly concise introduction to sociology with thorough, balanced coverage of the major theoretical perspectives. It emphasizes real-world application and enables students to see the relevance of sociological concepts to their everyday lives. The 8th edition of Sociology Mat…
Sociology in Modules takes a traditional approach to Introduction to Sociology—while presenting material in a flexible way that allows instructors to select and organize reading assignments in the best order for their course. When paired with Connect instructors are able to engage students in the…
Sociology: A Brief Introduction connects essential sociological theories, research, and concepts to students’ daily experiences. The program highlights the distinctive ways in which sociologists explore human social behavior—and how their research findings can be used to help students think crit…
Aging and the Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, examines the relationship between quality of life in old age and its experiential catalysts. Throughout the text, an emphasis is placed on the intersectionality of race, class, gender, and culture, and how these classifications affect…
Marriages and Families provides students with the information they need to learn how to create and maintain enduring intimate relationships. Three distinctive themes of intimacy, martial and family strengths, and diversity are woven throughout the text, while integrating research, theory, and pra…
Jon Witt’s SOC 2020 takes a non-traditional approach than most introductory sociology textbooks. It sticks very closely to the three sociological theories, but it does so in a way that is more accessible and approachable for students. Witt incorporates relevancy in a very candid way that is famili…
