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Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life

John Macionis shares his enthusiasm, excitement and teaching experience with a clear and engaging writing style that connects with students. Macionis', Sociology, 13th edition is designed to help students see the relevance of the sociological theories and ideas that inform their own lives.

Four main themes are found throughout the text:

Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life

Social Diversity

Global Comparisons

Critical Thinking

The new edition has an innovate new design, contemporary and compelling student applications, plus a wealth of author-written and author-managed supplemental material. This revision elevates Sociology's high standard of excellence, ensuring that it remains one of the foremost introductory sociology resources for students and instructors alike.

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Books for school!
Got the book in plenty of time for school.It was in outstanding condition and saved over 50% of what it would have cost if I bought it at the College bookstore.

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One of the Best Intro Sociology Textbooks Ever Written
As a Sociology professor I have used and reviewed dozens of introductory sociology textbooks over the years, and Macionis Sociology is the one I always come back to.Although it is not perfect, it is simply one of the best.Why? Here are the major reasons:

1) Clear writing that is easily understood by students who are at a basic learning level and yet challenging to advanced students.
2) Comprehensive coverage of all major areas of the discipline of sociology with very thorough citation of most of the essential scholars in the field, including scholars with a variety of viewpoints.
3) Outstanding use of art, photography, graphs, maps and tables to engage visual learners.
4) Practical, real world examples to engage concrete learners.
5) An extensive and exhaustive bibliography that serves as an invaluable research tool for students.
6) Concise chapter summaries that serve as effective study guides for tests and exams.
7) Evenhanded discussion and debate guidelines for controversial topics.
8) Exceptional incorporation of international sociology and international examples.

In short, you will find intro textbooks that are more advanced, others that are more basic, but few as comprehensive as Macionis Sociology. There is a reason it is now in its 13th Edition.

Very poorly written, lots of misleading info
First, this book was written with a typical left-wing agenda.I found it to be completely un-objective.

Second, there are countless misleading statistics and twisted facts.There are also countless out of date facts.

Third, there are also countless made-up "facts" with NO citation.These are opinions that are being presented as facts without any supporting evidence.

I can't believe this book is being used to teach Sociology classes.

Never recieved item
Never recieved item. Item returned to seller via USPS as undeliverable. Most items ship UPS and is never a problem. Seller did not specify item was to be sent by US Postal service. Bought this book for my son for a college course. Had to purchase elsewhere. Course will probably be over by the time this gets resolved. Have asked for a refund several times through emails & phone call. Won't return call or emails and NO refund as of yet. Very disappointing since most sellers on amazon are great. ... Read more

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Like its predecessors, the seventh edition of this text reflects Rick Schaefer's mission to bring readers a comprehensive, up-to-date presentation that teaches them how to think critically about society and their own lives from a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives. Combining balanced coverage of theory with current research findings, distinctive social policy sections, examples of interest to students, and abundant learning aids and exercises, this text will help students develop a sociological imagination. An optional package combines Schaefer, Sociology, Seventh Edition and Reel Society Interactive Movie 2.0 CD-ROM at nominal extra cost.

"The introductory sociology class provides the ideal laboratory in which to study our own society and those of our global neighbors. The distinctive emphasis on social policy found in this text shows students how to use the sociological imagination in examining such public policy issues as sexual harassment, the AIDS crisis, welfare reform, the death penalty, and the offshoring of service jobs." Richard T. Schaefer ... Read more

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Good book
Overall this sociology book was one of my best purchase. I don't regret buying it at all.

Seventh Edition
Product was delivered quickly and in advertised condition.

Please note that this is the SEVENTH edition, which my college hasn't been using for at least 4 semesters now.My prof told me today that using it would leave me at a serious disadvantage since it's out of date.I didn't read the fine print closely enough and now my purchase is a waste of money.

Good Study
This is a great book for those who are interested in
knowing the study of sociology. It is set up well in
its instruction.

I love the fact that you have the chapter and at the
end some questions (with the answers upside down), so
you can evalute if you learn what was intended. And if
you are in a hurry, after that section is an overview
of what the chapter is to teach with brief summaries and
word definitions.

The only down side that I have found is this book is
biase towards the Conflict theory and Liberal types.
Overall though, it does a fairly good job of being
balanced.

Sociology textbook
Book came complete w/cd set as described and arrived on tine for me to start my class on time

Satisfied Customer
I was very pleased with the product I received, as well as, the prompt time it was shipped.The product was in the condition stated.I will use this service provider again.Thanks for very good service. ... Read more

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The title says it all. This tenth edition of the best-selling Sociology is a comprehensive book and multimedia package that offers readers a global perspective to help them better understand their own lives, provides a strong focus on social diversity that allows them to see the impact of race, class, and gender, and focuses on critical thinking. With technology integrated throughout, this new edition features new research citations, more social theory applications, additional references to pop culture linking directly to sociological material. Covering all aspects of sociology, this book describes sociological investigation, culture, society, interaction in everyday life, groups and organizations, deviance, sexuality, social stratification, social class in the United States, global inequality, gender stratification, race and ethnicity, aging, the economy, politics and government, family, religion, education, health and medicine, population and urbanization, collective behavior and social movements, and social change. An excellent resource for professionals in the field of sociology, this book is also an excellent read for non-academic hobbyists and life-long learners.

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Good Price
I was forced to buy this book for a class that never used it. The price was a lot cheaper than the bookstore, so it was a good deal.

GREAT BOOK!!!
Great book! It seemed new... there wasn't a dent or scratch or marking in it. I didn't expect that for the cheap price! Plus, shipping was super cheap. GREAT BUY!

Sociology Book
This book was really helpful for my class and I learned a lot from it.

Very fast and great product!
Book arrived in great condition.I was extremely pleased on how quickly it arrived.Thanks!

Student Perfect
The book is great and I got the study guide as well. I saved a ton! Thanks for student perfect prices! ... Read more

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"Michael Handel has assembled an authoritative and wide-ranging collection of key articles in the organizations field, and complements these papers with a terrific critical survey of the literature. His introductory essays will benefit both students and researchers alike. This collection is a real service to the field."

- Walter W. Powell, Stanford University

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Great seller
The book seemed to take a bit in the shipping process but all in all it was a pretty good transaction ... Read more

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This is a black and white reproduction of the original edition including imperfections. These books have been a source of inspiration, joy and enlightenment to millions through the ages. Now they can be yours. ... Read more

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Kindle edition not worth the money
I bought this book and was given a refund, but I want to let people know that they're better off buying a printed copy of the book. The Kindle version is a cheaply produced version.

This Kindle version has numerous errors in spelling and formatting. It was obviously scanned and OCR'd from the printed text, but has not been proofread. For instance, these words are at the first Kindle location: "X rel;" and "reiace." I assume that's supposed to be something like page "X" and "Preface." But if Amazon can't be bothered to fix simple errors like that at the first location in the text (which would be the first page of the printed edition), then what other errors have been allowed to slide through the rest of the text? My favorite error is between locations 21-33. I found this word, "5jBa039." I can't even guess what that's supposed to say.

I'm an academic and it's quite important that I have a reliable text to work with. This book is not ready for prime time, and needs serious word-by-word editing by a professional. They shouldn't even be selling this book.

As promised!I'm delighted.
Excellent in speed to get the prodcut to me, Great Quality in the product.

Thanks.

Don't buy this edition
I strongly recommend that you don't buy that edition in any circumstance! It's just a photocopy, with lots of underline. Some pages are really hard to read. Funny thing: it's a expensive "edition". My opinion: Amazon must drop out this item from the bookstore. Really.

Outrageous
As another review has mentioned, this is just a photocopy -- literally, a photocopy, printed and bound, complete with UNDERLINING by the previous owner. This is absolutely ridiculous and I can't believe Amazon sells it. I'll be returning this immediately, calling amazon and complaining very loudly, and buying a real book.

Just a reprinted photocopy of USED 1946 edition with UNDERLINING
This is the worst quality book I have ever purchased.The publisher (it appears to be booksllc.net) just photocopied at 1946 Oxford University Press edition, complete with faded print and the previous owner's UNDERLINING (!!!!), and made a print run.I will be returning this outrage immediately and purchasing the 1958 Oxford edition instead. ... Read more

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The Sociology of Health, Healing, and Illness is a comprehensive medical sociology textbook that covers traditional topics in medical sociology, while providing significant coverage of current issues related to health, healing, and illness. This text integrates recent research in medical sociology and emphasizes the importance of race, class, and gender throughout.

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Sociology of Health, Healing, and Illness
The book came quickly--it arrived 1 week after I placed the order. The book was in good condition as the seller had stated. Only the cover was slightly bent--everything else was (and is) in great condition. ... Read more

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The most comprehensive sociology textbook available today

Understanding Sociology helps your students grasp this complex subject by focusing on the five key sociological concepts as they relate to current issues: functional integration; power; social action; social structure; and culture. ... Read more

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This brief, balanced, completely up-to-date book is characterized by its focus on the connection between oneself and the social world. It teaches readers "how" to think rather than just "what" to think, draws the connection between objectivity and subjectivity in sociological research, and places an emphasis on the importance of diversity and the global perspective. It is heralded for its inclusion of pop culture examples that truly connect with the readers of today, and for its presentation of sociological concepts in a fresh, new contemporary way. ... Read more

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Great Deal
Excellent price and condition. Far less expensive than my campus bookstore. Delivered way sooner than expected :)

Student Review
I used this book for a Sociology class.It is in-depth and easy to understand - very helpful.

Sociology
I enjoyed the book, I learned quite a bit from it. It was in depth and informative. I would recommend it to any one wanting to understand the basics about our world via sociology. ... Read more

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This new Eighth Edition of SOCIOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD will help you visualize sociology all around you! Let this experienced author help you explore the reality of social change and its impact on individuals, groups, and societies throughout the world. SOCIOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD uses the theme of social change to tie together the many elements of sociology while it helps you develop an understanding of the science. Soon, you will begin to see real sociology at work in the world everyday. You?ll examine the social epidemiology of AIDS and the growing obesity epidemic, collective behavior, including fads, fashions, rumor, gossip, panic, and mass hysteria, aging in a global perspective, and gay and lesbian relationships and families. ... Read more

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Lifesaver
I looked high and low for a used book and found it on amazon.Received book right on time and in good condution for me to study and get a "B" on my first test.

Item as described, fast shipping,but delayed comunication...
Item was as described, the shipping was fast, but the communication with the seller was not quick, I send couple of e-mails and it took to long for seller to respond back, when I requested the cancellation of the order was when the seller wrote me back, from that point everything was smooth and better, Seller needs to work on comunicating faster with buyers. But Thanks!!!...

Came Right On Time!
my book came exactly on the day i was expecting to receive it. it was neatly packaged and without damage. thanks so much for the speedy and excellent service.

Great condition right price
Book arrive in a matter of 10 days.Book was in great condition.Love my book.

excately as what the seller describes
The textbook is almost like new, exactly as what the seller describes. Only few floded paper in the first two pages. ... Read more

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A lively mix of traditional readings, blog posts, and activities to help students connect sociology to their own lives.
Everyday Sociology Reader combines classic and contemporary readings by sociologists and seeks to meet students where they are, offering observations on popular culture, family life, news events, and other aspects of everyday life. Posts from the Everyday Sociology Blog and traditional readings have been chosen for their relevance and readability; all are written in an engaging manner in order to engage students new to sociology and sociological thinking.

Each section of the book features three blog posts and two traditional readings, as well as discussion questions, activities, research ideas, and essay suggestions so that students become not just active in the learning process, but creators of sociological thinking as well.

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slow delivery
i ordered this book september 1, 2010 and opted for a two day shipping but the estimated delivery is september 16, 2010. but even so it has not been shipped today.

Good condition, early delivery
The book is in good condition, I got exactly whatever thedescription said on the ad (better than what I expected) and it came sooner than the date specified. ... Read more

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SOCIOLOGY: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, Enhanced Seventh Edition, introduces you to the concepts and theories of sociology, demonstrates how they can be used to think about the most significant and pressing global issues of our day, and uses powerful visual images to illustrate their impact on individuals, local communities, and society. The enhanced seventh edition has been substantially updated to reflect the current global economic crisis. ... Read more

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Sociology: A Global Perspective
the book was in great shape, didn't arrive as soon as I thought it would

Good and Fast!
It was in good condition, the only thing
I didn't like I got it in a bag. It could damage the book. Fortunately, it was in good condition. And
i got it Fast!

product good, shipping long
It took about two and a half weeks to ship, which I felt was a little too long. However, the book was in the condition described and met my expectations. Overall, I am satisfied with this seller and this purchase.

a little more info next time.
this was a free teachers addition. No where in the product description was this listed. that would have been nice to know because at the end of the term when I tried to sell it to the school bookstore they wouldn't buy it because it was a free copy, probably wouldn't have bought it if I had known it was a free addition. how do you sell something that was free anyway?

Sociology book
The sociology book was in great condition and arrived withing 5-7 days.I am totally satisfied with my purchase. ... Read more

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Expands coverage of world urban centers to focus on new patterns of global interactions
Mark Gottdiener and Ray Hutchison's fourth updated edition of The New Urban Sociology has been revised and updated to provide college-level students with a fine integrated reader on race, class, gender, culture and politics in urban society. It discusses how these relationships influence behavior, how individual choice can affect spatial arrangements, and expands coverage of world urban centers to focus on new patterns of global interactions.

The New Urban Society Book
Thank you for your prompt shipment of "The New Urban Sociology", which came just in time for my college class.

This is the old edition -- get the new edition from Perseus Books
This is the old (now very old) edition of the textbook.There is a new Third Edition published by Perseus Books, with a new Fourth Edition coming out in 2009.Both have substantive revisions from the McGraw-Hill Second Edition (and at less than half the cost).

decent
the book was in good condition aside from a lot of highlighting and underlining. the delivery was prompt and the price was fair. ... Read more

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SOCIOLOGY is truly a classic introductory text which introduces students to the methods and theories of sociology using Rodney Stark's hallmark "Over the Shoulder of a professional sociologist" approach, presenting sociology on a personal level. Stark describes what sociologists do and how they do it, focusing first on the questions they pose and how they search for and formulate their answers, and then moving on to study their answers and conclusions. In this way, he effectively explores themes, raising issues in a straightforward manner with historical accuracy and solid research. The text employs a unique feature titled "A Closer View," which illustrates seminal research studies to introduce students to the sociological imagination and the world around them. ... Read more

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What was Promised
Book arrived in the condition promised.It also arrived by the guaranteed date, however, it was right at the end.Usually, books don't this long to reach their destination, but seller has little control over shipping.

Great
The book is in great condition and it was cheaper than buying it at the school book store. ... Read more

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With an engaging visual design, 15 page chapters, and readings from popular trade titles, THINK Sociology is the introductory Sociology text your students will read.

THINK Sociology is informed with the latest research and the most contemporary examples, allowing you to bring current events directly into your classroom with little additional work.

An engaging visual design developed with the benefit of extensive student feedback will appeal to your students and deliver the core concepts of Sociology in a way that they can actually understand.

The groundbreaking instructor supplements package will help you bring the core concepts of Sociology to life, without burdening your students with heavy, too dense and too expensive learning solutions. 

Thinkspot, the text’s open access website, provides students with a large resource of tools to help them achieve a better grade.

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Just what I ordered!
I ordered this book for class and it was exactly what I thought it was and came during the time frame stated! No complaints :)

Very Fast.
Thank you so much. You sent it right away and it was delivered fast. In the condition it stated it was in. Very good seller

experience
Book in good shape and arrived in timely manner.Will be ordering again in a couple weeks for my son's fall books.

College Textbook Review
This book is very informative and is easy to read. It was brand new when I bought it on amazon and I saved at least $20 from the bookstore price. ... Read more

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Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach is heralded by students and instructors alike as the most friendly and inviting introduction to sociology available. James Henslin guides students on an intellectual voyage through through the sociological imagination, helping them better understanding both themselves and their world. With humor, personal reflection and illuminating examples, he shares with readers his passion for sociology.

Six central themes run throughout the text: down-to-earth sociology, globalization, cultural diversity, critical thinking, the new technology and the influence of mass media on everyday life. Each of these themes is reflected in the central narrative, in boxed features throughout the text, and in MySocLab.

Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach 9th edition is the first edition of Henslin's to feature integration with MySocLab. MySocLab now features diagnostic quizzing, Social Explorer activities, The Way We Live video actitivies, links to The Social Lens blog, and over 100 primary source readings.

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Tischler is known for providing full coverage of sociological concepts in a student-friendly manner, and threading two basic ideas throughout the text- 1) sociology is a rigorous, scientific discipline and 2) a basic knowledge of sociology is essential for understanding social interaction in many work and social settings. Each chapter progresses from a specific to a general analysis of society - each part introducing increasingly comprehensive factors necessary for a broad-based understanding of social organization. ... Read more

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Book for school
GREAT! if the postal service here was better i would have had it earlier!!! Its GREAT GREAT CONDITION IT IS AWESOME!!!!

Got it
Book was brand new as described when I bought it. I saved money AND got it the week my class started! Great!! ... Read more

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Steve Bruce conveys the essence of the field of sociology in this fascinating volume.A well-known populizer of the discipline, Bruce presents here an introduction to a way of thinking that will appeal to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of modern society.

Bruce reasserts the value of sociology as a social science, as a framework of understanding the human condition that grounds its explanations in reliable observations of the real world. Drawing on studies of social class, crime and deviance, work in bureaucracies, and changes in religious and political organizations, Bruce explores the tension between the individual's role in society and society's role in shaping the individual.Sociology: A Very Short Introduction demonstrates the value of sociology as a perspective for understanding the modern world. ... Read more

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Exactly what I was looking for
I wanted a general knowledge of the discipline of sociology, and I got it in this book! I felt like I finished this book with an understanding of what exactly this social science is concerned with, how they go about doing their research, and some of the significant findings over the its history. It was an easy read, all things considered.

an excellent introduction to sociological practice
This book is a well thought-out and clearly written introduction to sociological practice. Although he does provide examples of both particular and general topics that sociology investigates, the author is explicit that his intention is not to list various issues or problems sociologists study (in fact, he has an excellent discussion of the common misconception that sociology is the study of social problems), but rather to explain the methods and approaches that define sociology as a discipline and an area of intellectual inquiry. In this, he does a fine job.

Decent introduction, perhaps not up to usual VSI standard
I was interested in discovering more about this subject and having read the volumes on British Politics, Psychology and Buddhism I decided to read this. Unfortunately it is not the best in the series - it fails to group its ideas into a particularly memorable structure, leaving the reader with disjointed thoughts but little essence of the main points of the subject. Nevertheless, as always with this series, a good way to get into a topic you don't know much about. The use of anecdotes and examples is engaging but occasionally seemingly off-point. Nevertheless, eminently readable. 3 stars.

Nonetheless, a worthwhile review
David Ross (in another review) is accurate and forthright. Bruce's read is indeed willy-nilly and impressionistic. These characteristics are the fault, but also the tool, of his writing many short such summaries. Someone who has only briefly visited the discipline for a writing assignment cannot be expected to know, for example, that there is already a body of theory (developed by Donald Black) which does what Bruce implies is either impossible or uninteresting: provide scientific order to a vast array of variation in social life without regard to individuals as such, and without the use of anything remotely psychological.

Befitting a "very short introduction", the reader should not be relied upon for much more than a brief glance. However, it does provide the glance, and even does so with continuity as well as both humor and grace. While the coverage is lacking, the verbiage is pleasingly precise. Don't read this to *complete* your investigation into sociology. But don't back away from it as a very short introduction. That is all it is, and all it was meant to be.

Nonetheless, a worthwhile review
David Ross (in another review) is accurate and forthright. Bruce's read is indeed willy-nilly and impressionistic. These characteristics are the fault, but also the tool, of his writing many short such summaries. Someone who has only briefly visited the discipline for a writing assignment cannot be expected to know, for example, that there is already a body of theory (developed by Donald Black) which does what Bruce implies is either impossible or uninteresting: provide scientific order to a vast array of variation in social life without regard to individuals as such, and without the use of anything remotely psychological.

Befitting a "very short introduction", the reader should not be relied upon for much more than a brief glance. However, it does provide the glance, and even does so continuity as well as both humor and grace. While the coverage is lacking, the verbiage is pleasingly precise.

Don't read this to *complete* your investigation into sociology. But don't back away from it as a very short introduction. That is all it is, and all it was meant to be. ... Read more

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This sociological analysis of the system of marriage and family focuses on the family as an institution in society. It uniquely encompasses many facets of society, and students are able to learn about family seen through a cultural and historical perspective. The book sets a high conceptual standard, but uses informal writing and minimal jargon. It presents the perspectives of critical and questioning academics (feminists, progressives, anti-racists, independent-thinkers, cross-disciplinary types, etc.) within a scholarly, well-researched text. It addresses a host of real world issues and practical concerns. ... Read more

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Sociology of the family through the lens of Conflict Theory
Using conflict theory as their starting point, Coltrane and Collins provide an excellent introduction to the sociological study of the family.

Women Studies
I am a Latino, Mexican American, male femenisth.I read this book for my Women Studies minor family course named The Family in Cal State Dominguez. I really recomend this book to all the people that really want to know the true history of the human family and how it has been changing and why it will always will change... at the same time you will start to see that gender roles were never started at the beggining of humanity...that gender roles were created in diffrent cultures at the hurticultural stage of society and were very strong at the agregarian stage... but right now in industrial societys gender roles are becoming more simmilar little by litlle to be able to survive... I can tell you more about this book...but you need to read it and I really recomended. ... Read more

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Wide-ranging and authoritative, this sociology dictionary is the most informative of its kind. Compiled by a team of experts, under the editorship of Gordon Marshall and John Scott, it contains over 2,500 entries. With terms taken from sociology and the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science, it provides widespread coverage of all aspects of sociology from adaptation to zero toleranceas well as biographies covering key figures, such as Gilles Deleuze and Erich Fromm. The jargon-free entries blend clear descriptions with in-depth analysis, and include many real-life examples, making even the most complicated topics easy to understand. This new edition has been revised to bring the dictionary completely up-to-date. Now boasting many entry-level web links, accessible via the regularly updated Dictionary of Sociology companion website, this volume offers more relevant and useful information than ever before, making it an invaluable introduction and a key reference work for students, teachers, and professionals in sociology and related fields. ... Read more

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Useful Sociology Resource
I have found this to be a useful resource. Perhaps there are better, but this is surely a bargain for the money.

Great reference book
I had to buy this book for my Sociology class. After receiving it and browsing through it, I found some of the information in it very interesting. Now I am happy to have it in my collection and will be using it long after the class is done.

Avoid purchase of above
I cannot recall a single instance wherein I reached for my Oxford Sociology Dictionary and found the term I was looking for. For example, the term `white privilege' and 'social hierarchy' are not even included. This dictionary needs much updating if it is to be considered a thorough sociology dictionary, let alone a useable one. I would not recommend this work to anyone. ... Read more

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Sociology Now: The Essentials reflects the discipline today and explores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask.

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It's okay
This is supposed to be a short review, but the book is okay. Definitely not the best. I used it for Sociology 1 but apparently the person I bought it from used it for Sociology 101 or something like that.

The chapters are long and somewhat dry. I feel like the authors say a lot of things that do not matter. Sometimes, they are not clear in what they are trying to say. Each chapter ends with a section about how the topic relates in the 21st century.

Some topics covered in the book:

What is Sociology?
Methods of the Sociologist
Deviance and Crime
Stratification and Social Class
Race and Ethnicity
Sex and Gender
Age and Sexuality
The Family
Economy and Work
Politics and Media
Education

Sociology book
I purchased this book for $40.00, and when I recieved it, on the front cover it says "free issue for professors to review and consider adopting" why did I pay for someone else's free book?

Well....there has got to be an easier way to learn Sociology.
You have to read each chapter word for word, or you will not gather enough information to understand the concepts. Explanations and examples are not precise. I'm sure there is an easier way to learn this subject. I would not recommend it.

Very Biased
I am a college student in Nevada and I have this book as the main text for my sociology class. Although this book is colorful, up-to-date, and slightly entertaining, it suffers from rank biases. The authors, especially Dr. Michael Kimmel, are very feminist, hate the so-called "heterosexual, white male" among other things and seem to have a problem with presenting sociology without an implicit ideological slant. Should these people even be writing a textbook? The goal of a textbook is to provide information so the student can come to conclusions on his/her own, not to sneak in a socio-political perspective in the back door. Regardless of the authors political opinions, they should have at least attempted to hide their biases so not to alienate their readers because everyone has DIFFERENT BELIEFS, we are not a monolithic species.

All I ask is just some level of objectivity because it is very annoying to read opinions presented as facts, regardless of political persuasion. Whether or not a person believes that all the world's problems are caused by heterosexuals, Christians, whites, or men, this should not be presented as FACT because at the end of the day it is just an opinion. It should not make it into an "objective" textbook. ~Jessica
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