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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!!!!

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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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essentials for sociology
the book took forever to ship, waited for over 3 weeks. bought 8th edition shipped 6th edition. Sent it for a refund it has been almost a month now and still waiting for my refund. Be cautions while dealing with this!!!!!!!!

Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (with MySocLab with E-Book) (8th Edition)
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Sociology Now reflects thediscipline today and emphasizes the big questions aboutmulticulturalism and globalization that sociologists ask.

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This was well worth my money
I took a Sociology class in Maymester--2 weeks of 4.5 hour classes each day. Instead of buying the $100+ book, I just picked up this study guide. This study guide had all the necessary information from the book, and had around 30 multiple choice questions from each chapter--some of which were also used by my professor (must have been included in his test bank from the publishers).

If you're someone who can study from the bare essentials (think similar to CliffNotes on subjects) then I would easily recommend this study guide over the actual book. It's always nice to just flip through the main words and ideas from a chapter, then quiz yourself over 30 multiple choice questions to make sure you picked up on the main concepts. All in all, well worth my money.

Definitely Not Worth the Money
What a piece of trash.The difference between this version and the previous versions are the cover.The worst thing is, the Student Access Code Card is "almost" as useless.When I was trying to register for the code, it didn't recognized the code, and the "Help Desk" are totally useless... more phone calls unless you are an instructor or a technician..., only emails... thanks for nothing.For the money that "I had to purchased at the college because of the Student Access Code Card", I would had taken the classroom versus online.

Terrible
I had to purchase this book for a class I'm taking and while I admit I'm not a sociologist I am a Humanities major and this book is one of the worst I've ever had to read for a class. ... 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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This is a core book that presents a balanced, unbiased treatment of the essential concepts for introductory sociology. All the perspectives are given equal treatment. This text has always been respected for its admirable author team, scholarship, and brevity. There is an emphasis on the process of doing sociology and integrating material across chapters to show the intersection of concepts. Essentials of Sociology, 8th Edition promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the application of sociological theory to real-world issues. ... Read more

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My daughter needed this book for school.I odered it. It arrived in time and in great shape.She uses it daily.All is well.

Makes the grade
This book was purchased for my Sociology class. I got an A. Served its purpose.

Introduction to Sociology
If you are taking Ms. Even's class at South College... DON'T BYE THIS BOOK! You don't need it. We looked at it once! Everything you need to know is written on the board.

previous edition much better
The new addition by Brinkerhoff et. al., though it provides the basics for teaching introduction to Sociology and by far one of the best texts available, is more efficient, but sacrifices much needed information.The recent edition deletes a chapter and attempts to incorparate issues of poverty and inequality in the other chapters, but this really needs to be its own chapter, so I would recommend that they reintroduce it in future editions.Furthermore, their population and urban discussion is good, but its environmental discussion is weak.They really need to add a stronger environmental piece.Furthermore, I really thought that their section on religion was much better in the previous edition.Students had a much easier time grasping concepts.The authors redid this section and now the distinct sects and subsects are unclear.Finally, I would recommend that if you use this book that you find supplemental material on social stratification, social inequality and social differentiation because the book does a poor job discussing the differences.I also would recommend supplemental materials to discuss the race and ethnicity chapter because its discussion on ideological racism and its history is weak.

Despite my minor critiques, I still would hightly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Well researched textbook
For an Associates degree, this was one of the courses that I had to take and I am glad that I did.The textbook is well-written and it makes the course interesting. The author did not seem to have a problem researching his material the best way - hands on.

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New book arrived in the time it promised; just disappointed it didn't actually get sent when it said it was sent - because it would have arrived within a day or two if it had actually been taken to the post office when it stated it was. ... 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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This book has been the market leader for more than 40 years. It continues its popularity due to its thorough updating of data, facts, and figures while retaining the basic focus on solid research findings through a sociological point of view. Designed to appeal to today's readers, the new edition examines topics with relevance for today - cultural and social reactions to deviance; the growing interest in white-collar and corporate crime; and the importance of the Internet and computer communications in changing views on deviance in modern life. ... Read more

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Sociology of Deviant Behavior
Awesome service. The book came in perfect condition. I will use Amazon whenever I am in need of textbooks for college. Thank you so much!

EXCELLENTO !!
Book arrived in condition as stated (New). Arrived fast and on time. Will order from again, I Love AMAZON !!

Fast and great service!! book is perfect
Book was here 2 days after i ordered. 160 new in book store and i paid 11.99 after shipping was added! book was perfect condition

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I received my book within just a few days and it was in good condition.

This book is a bit stale.
This book is difficult to read.Not because the concepts are difficult but it is written in a manner that makes it hard to stay focused.The first few chapters seem easy but by chapter 4 it was like pulling teeth to absorb the information. ... 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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The ultimate sociological resource

Written by three eminent professors, this reference has been updated to reflect the shifts of sociological thought in the last five years, making it the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date dictionary of sociology available. ... Read more

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Dictionary of Sociology
I am a college senior and am really glad I purchased this item. It has really come in handy for all those sociological terms in my sociology text books. It was a good price and received it in great condition.

This book saved me from a web of confusion

During my first undergraduate sociology topic, I became confused by all the unfamiliar terms I was encountering in the readings.This dictionary saved me from a web of confusion by clearly defining each term.

The terms are explicitly explained and differentiated from each other.This sort of description is hard to come by in sociological literature.

It also acknowledges the relationship between terms by recommending other terms to refer to.Below many definitions, there are even references to readings if you want more information on the topic.

While the definitions are restricted to explain only the given term, they are also detailed enough to give a good understanding of the meaning and context of the term.Most terms are explained in a paragraph or two, while more important and complex terms or phrases are explained with more information, often in one or two pages.

If you want explicit descriptions of terms that we don't often encounter outside of sociology, or of terms that have a different meaning within sociology, this book will definitely help you.You will be able to write your papers more confidently knowing that you fully understand the sociological concepts.

Even though I no longer study sociology, I am happy to see this dictionary still resting on my bookshelf because I remember what a great help it was.

Pocket Value
This is a great dictionary, but how much information do you really think fits into such a small book? I found it useful for my purposes as an undergraduate student, but I'd personally like to own one of those big fancy sociological dictionaries.

A Very Helpful Guide
For any student of sociology, this is a welcomed addition to textbooks.The dictionary is also a good addition to the library of someone who just enjoys reading sociology books. It has a bit of a British flair because of its authors, but is really a well-rounded and insightful reference book.

Perspective From an Instructor
While there are other dictionaries out there that do a better job, for the price of this dictionary it is a great reference for Introduction toSociology students.Definitions range from a few words to a couple ofpages.Usually gives a reference to an author connected to the term andother concepts that might be important to the term.Still there are keyconcepts missing (for instance a definition of methodology) that make thisbook problematic.This book is not written from a particular standpoint,but at times the definitions are classical. ... Read more

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Translated by Ephraim Fischoff

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A "classic" that is now quite archaic
Weber's book was groundbreaking when it was first published.Even today, it is considered a classic.However, the reader should be informed that Weber's book is full of white Germanic Christian bias, a bias so strong attimes that it harms the author's credibility.However, if read in tandemwith later works which critique it, Weber's "Sociology ofReligion" provides a glimpse of early 20th century sociologicalmethodology

What is Sociology?
In reading books written by Weber, you should read this book at last. this book is very core of his idea, and it's the most important one in the present term. I profoundly hope you to read this book. You can get thisbook at 17.00$ at Borders book store, though Amazon com sells at18.95.

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In this Second Brief Edition of Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, David M. Newman takes students inside today's pressing sociological issues and shows them how the compelling events on their minds today-such as the current economic recession and the Obama presidency-relate to enduring sociological concepts. Throughout the new edition, Newman introduces students to the fascinating world of sociology, using current real-world examples and personal observations that help them understand how sociology affects them. 

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WARNING
BE ADVISED! this is not the actual textbook!!! i ordered the wrong book, this is a supplement to the actual text which cost more like $45...be forewarned :/

Fantastic, even better!
I ordered this book and it came even before the estimated arrival date.It was the fastest arriving thing I have ever ordered!I am very very impressed and would use this seller again!

Just in time.
I received this book just in time for school.It came in the condition and in the manner of time they said it would.I would definitely order from them again.

Easy Read
This book was assigned for an on-line 100 level class.I was worried about self-teaching for a college course, but this book is actaully a very easy read with excellent reviews at the end of each chapter.

good service
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This fast, effective tutorial helps you master the core concepts of sociology -- and get the best possible grade. From social classes, crime, and mass media to discrimination, gender roles, and urbanization, you get clear, jargon-free explanations of all fundamentals, illustrated throughout with a wealth of formulas and figures. ... Read more

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A Basic Introduction to Sociology
The author of this competent introduction to sociology is Dr. Zgourides, a former Eastern Orthodox priest.Dr. Zgourides previously authored several publications that engaged with coping strategies for dealing with anxiety and stress, including "Anxiety Disorders: A Rational-Emotive Perspective" (Macmillan, 1991)and "Don't Let Them Psych You Out!" (Loompanics Unlimited, 1993).

After his tour at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico, Dr. Zgourides has fluttered, at times anxiously, about a wide variety of halls of higher and further education across America. He has worked or continues to work as a clinical psychologist, certified acudetox specialist, massage therapist, and volunteer healthcare chaplain with specialties in mind-body psychology, anxiety disorders and phobias, sexuality, addictions, pastoral issues, and Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to healing. He has held a wide variety of full-time and part-time positions at such institutions as New Mexico Military Institute (Roswell, New Mexico), Capella University (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Dallas Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Dallas, TX), Pacific University (Forest Grove, Oregon), and the University of Portland (Portland, Oregon), where he was previously a tenured Assistant Professor of Psychology. Dr. Zgourides currently maintains a writing/consulting practice and assists as a staff researcher at Parker College of Chiropractic's Research Institute in Dallas, Texas. His wife, Christie Zgourides, is a former lecturer at a small Oregon liberal arts college and is now an online instructor of writing for Kaplan College, a for-profit corporation owned by the Washington Post Group.

With these credentials, Dr Zgourides has written a sound introduction to sociology, summarizing the major points of current sociological knowledge.After introducing readers to competing sociological perspectives and basic research methods, he discusses culture and socialization, social groups and social organization, crime and deviance, social and global stratification, race and ethnicity, sex and gender, economics and politics, education and statism, family, religion, health, population, mass media, and social movements in the context of social change.

Dr. Zgourides advises to "Ask and answer the following questions when deciding the validity of a piece of social research: Are the sociologists qualified to conduct sociological studies? What are their credentials? Are the sociologists associated with an academic institution, laboratory, or clinic?" (p26).As a participant observer amongst various institution engaged with the social sciences, Dr. Zgourides has an experienced eye for spotting what isn't right, which is reflected in this sound introduction to the field of sociology. ... Read more

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A sociology program written exclusively for high school students

Sociology and You is written by successful authors with extensive experience in the field of sociology. Meet American Sociological Association standards for the teaching of sociology in high school with this comprehensive program. ... Read more

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Socioogy and You
Received this book quick with a quick respose to a question I had on delivery time.It came in what I would call, excellent shape.

Good book bad online
The only problem I find in this book is that the outlined information is too broad and defined topics are obscure.Also, the online addition is hard to set up and computer illiterate people may find it impossible. ... Read more

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The second edition of this pioneering text, Global Sociology, offers an innovative approach to sociology that takes the global dimensions of the contemporary world as its overarching framework. Fully revised and updated with a new Introduction and three new chapters, Global Sociology is written in a fresh and relevant style for undergraduate readers whether they have studied sociology before or are approaching the subject for the first time.

Carefully balancing contemporary sociological theory and concepts with arguments and concrete examples drawn from around the globe, Global Sociology highlights the scope and the importance of sociology for understanding the complex and ever-changing world around us. This new edition reflects current world events and debates in the discipline, importantly covering the aftermath of September 11, the new terrorist threat, and the impact of globalization.

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In this briefer, less expensive edition of his acclaimed sociology text, David M. Newman invites students into the world of sociological thought using a captivating writing style, compelling new examples, and a focus on the sociology of everyday life. This briefer version of Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life is streamlined while still exposing students to the key points of Newman’s proven text. In his signature style, Newman shows students the two-way connection between the most private elements of their lives and the cultures, groups, organizations, and social institutions of today’s society. ... Read more

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This book was written to bring a more cohesive thematic approach - emphasizing social/global change - to the introductory course and to give students a better understanding of sociology as it is applied to the real world. The text is accessible, while advanced students will be challenged with material in the exhibit boxes such as 'Sociological Methods' and 'Mapping Social Change'.

This comprehensive, student-friendly introductory textbook emphasizes the reality of social change and its impact on individuals, groups, and societies throughout the world. The text carefully balances contemporary and classic theory and research, with special attention to the works of female and minority social scientists and cross-cultural studies. Kornblum applies all the major perspectives of sociology without giving undue emphasis to any single approach. ... Read more

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What a WASTE of money!!!
This might be a good book for those who are related to the field of sociology, or are more involved on it. I am a nursing student and I had to take this introductory course. The book was SO confusing, in some parts not so clear, I really hated it. I had to buy it because it was the book required for my course, but I think there would be many other books out there better than this, and easier to understand.The worst part is that it is SO expensive. What a waste of money!

Sociology is the key
This is a great book for beginning students.I am just starting out in this field and this is my first class in the filed.When I first saw this book I was attracted to the cover and the design.It is a beautiful bookand very colorful.This pages are also well presented with color andgraphic design.The cover ripped the frist time I opened the book so becarefull with this.Although I'm not a teacher I believe that this book isa good source for education.This book can be used as an everyday clssroombook or as a distance learning text as I'm using it.The publishers have aweb site that is full of teacher guides and questions for the students tohelp them with test and quizes.I believe that this text will becomepertanent for educating at the college level. ... Read more

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This book reviews the theoretical and empirical work in the sociology of emotions, with appendices on relevant psychological theories as they intersect with sociological theories. After being grouped into several basic approaches: cultural, dramaturgical, interaction ritual, symbolic interactionist, exchange, stuctural, and biological, the theories that have been developed within these diverse traditions are described. Summaries of Illustrative empirical work using the theory follow. ... Read more

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For undergraduate Introduction to Sociology courses.   The text helps students understand sociological concepts and theory through clear examples of how sociology affects each of us in everyday life. Lindsey/Beach also presents comprehensive coverage of topics of high interest and relevance to today's student: race, class, gender, sexuality, crime and deviance.

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Never arrived.
My book NEVER ARRIVED! How do I cancel payment??? This user stole my money and never sent me my book.

Good Book for beginner
It is a nice book for beginner. It has provide lots of information related to the topics and the text is easy to read. It has lots of data and picture so that you will get a general understand of the topic. I recommand for someone who just start learning SOC.

woo woo
I wouldn't put this stinker in the outhouse.The only way this could be scientific is if the dogmatic numnums ,who excreted this , could get lucky , find a real scientist and hit em over the head with it. ... Read more

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The book that set the standard for sports textbooks has been extensively revised and updated for its new eighth edition. Among the many new topical additions are elite child athletics, gambling in college sports, performance enhancement drugs, sport and nationalism after 9/11, the Beijing Olympics, Nike and other corporations, the power of media in sport, and more on minorities and on disabilities in sport. ... Read more

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just how it described
I received this item fairly fast, just like it said it would be delivered. I was pleased with this item. ... Read more