Sociology

Name: Sociology
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ISBN: 9780023541209

ISBN-10: 0023541202

ISBN-13: 9780023541209

Edition: 1982

Authors: Beth B. Hess, Peter J. Stein, Elizabeth W. Markson

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Distinctive Features of Sociology, Fifth Edition.Sociology, Fifth Edition, retains a number of highly praised features from previous editions which set it apart from other texts. All are designed to make the text as 'user friendly' as possible.Chapter Outlines - Chapter Openers - Marginal Definitions - Social Policy Issues - Sociologists at Work - Boxed Material - Summaries - Suggested Reading - Colorful Illustrations: Photographs, Graphs, Charts, and Tables - Recent Sociological Studies and Research - Inclusive Treatment of Gender, Race, and Social Class - A Global Outlook - A Balance Theoretical Approach - Writing Style - Appendix.

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The Sociological Perspective
Doing Sociology
The Cultural Context
Social Structure, Groups, and Interaction
The Social Self
Conformity and Deviance
Sexualities
Social Stratification
Gender Stratification
Age Stratification Throughout the Life Course
Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Minorities
Courtship, Marriage, and the Family
Economic Systems and the Organization of Work
The Political System: Power, Politics, and Militarism
Education
Belief Systems: Religions and Secular Ideologies
Law, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System
Health, Illness, and the Health Care System
Modernization, Technology, and Social Change
Human Ecology: Population and the Environment
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Life
Popular Culture: Mass Media, Popular Music, and Sports
Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Appendix: Careers in Sociology
Glossary
Bibliography
Name Index
Subject Index
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