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Introduction to Sociology 6e

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Readings in Sociology

Fifth Edition
Selected and Edited by Garth Massey
ISBN-10: 0-393-92700-8 • ISBN-13: 978-0-393-92700-9 • paperback • 470 pages • 2005

With eleven new articles and expanded coverage on race and inequality, the Fifth Edition of Readings for Sociology provides students with engaging selections that reveal the complexities of our social world and help students think sociologically. New selections include articles by William Julius Williams, Mary C. Waters, Anthony Walton, Michael Burawoy, Russell Shorto, and Michael Messner, as well as new articles on globalization by James Watson, Robert Glennon, Robert Inglehart and Wayne Baker, and Paul Wapner. In addition, a wide range of classic essays by C. Wright Mills, Karl Marx, Max Weber, and others make Readings for Sociology a comprehensive and balanced supplement to the introductory course.

Introduction to Sociology, Sixth Edition eBook

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Same great content, half the price

The eBook version of Introduction to Sociology, Sixth Edition, offers the full content of the print version at half the price. The Norton ebook format replicates actual book pages for a pleasant reading experience and allows students to take notes and highlight with ease, print pages as needed, and electronically search the text. Accessible at any time on the web, the ebook is directly linked to StudySpace’s resources, incorporating many of its interactive elements.

The ebook is also available in PDF format.

StudySpace

This student resource offers chapter reviews, vocabulary flashcards, “Thinking Sociologically” exercises, diagnostic quizzes that help students pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, and “Practicing Sociology” exercises linked to the most current sociological data.

Additionally, all of the video clips from the Instructor DVD are available as password-protected streaming clips on the StudySpace. Each clip has quiz questions that students can submit to their instructors.

Everyday Sociology

Designed for a general audience, the Everyday Sociology blog is an exciting and unique online forum that encourages visitors to actively explore sociology’s relevance to popular culture, mass media, and everyday life. Moderated by Karen Sternheimer (University of Southern California), the blog features postings on topical subjects as well as contributions from special guests during the academic year.

Contributors include C.N. Le (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), Janis A. Prince (University of South Florida), Sally Raskoff (Los Angeles Valley College), and Bradley R.E. Wright (University of Connecticut).