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Introductory Sociology 3e

This text aligns to the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. It is arranged in a manner that provides foundational sociological theories and contexts, then progresses through various aspects of human and societal interactions. The new edition is focused on driving meaningful and memorable learning experiences related to critical thinking about society and culture and includes coverage of core concepts, discussions and data relevant to a diverse audience.

Sociology Social Sciences

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Publisher: LibreTexts
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Language: EN
Category: Basic Sciences

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Contents· 263 sections

01: An Introduction to Sociology
1.01: Introduction
1.02: What Is Sociology
1.03: The History of Sociology
1.04: Theoretical Perspectives
1.05: Why Study Sociology
1.06: Key Terms
1.07: Section Summary
1.08: Section Quiz
1.09: Short Answer
1.10: Further Research
1.11: References
02: Sociological Research
2.01: Introduction
2.02: Approaches to Sociological Research
2.03: Research Methods
2.04: Ethical Concerns
2.05: Key Terms
2.06: Section Summary
2.07: Section Quiz
2.08: Short Answer
2.09: Further Research
2.10: References
03: Culture
3.01: Introduction
3.02: What Is Culture
3.03: Elements of Culture
3.04: High Low Pop Sub Counter-culture and Cultural Change
3.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
3.06: Key Terms
3.07: Section Summary
3.08: Section Quiz
3.09: Short Answer
3.10: Further Research
3.11: References
04: Society and Social Interaction
4.01: Introduction
4.02: Types of Societies
4.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Society
4.04: Social Constructions of Reality
4.05: Key Terms
4.06: Section Summary
4.07: Section Quiz
4.08: Short Answer
4.09: Further Research
4.10: References
05: Socialization
5.01: Introduction
5.02: Theories of Self-Development
5.03: Why Socialization Matters
5.04: Agents of Socialization
5.05: Socialization Across the Life Course
5.06: Key Terms
5.07: Section Summary
5.08: Section Quiz
5.09: Short Answer
5.10: Further Research
5.11: References
06: Groups and Organizations
6.01: Introduction
6.02: Types of Groups
6.03: Group Size and Structure
6.04: Formal Organizations
6.05: Key Terms
6.06: Section Summary
6.07: Section Quiz
6.08: Short Answer
6.09: Further Research
6.10: References
07: Deviance Crime and Social Control
7.01: Introduction
7.02: Deviance and Control
7.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime
7.04: Crime and the Law
7.05: Key Terms
7.06: Section Summary
7.07: Section Quiz
7.08: Short Answer
7.09: Further Research
7.10: References
08: Media and Technology
8.01: Introduction
8.02: Technology Today
8.03: Media and Technology in Society
8.04: Global Implications of Media and Technology
8.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Media and Technology
8.06: Key Terms
8.07: Section Summary
8.08: Section Quiz
8.09: Short Answer
8.10: Further Research
8.11: References
09: Social Stratification in the United States
9.01: Introduction
9.02: What Is Social Stratification
9.03: Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
9.04: Global Stratification and Inequality
9.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification
9.06: Key Terms
9.07: Section Summary
9.08: Section Quiz
9.09: Short Answer
9.10: Further Research
9.11: References
10: Global Inequality
10.01: Introduction
10.02: Global Stratification and Classification
10.03: Global Wealth and Poverty
10.04: Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
10.05: Key Terms
10.06: Section Summary
10.07: Section Quiz
10.08: Short Answer
10.09: Further Research
10.10: References
11: Race and Ethnicity
11.01: Introduction
11.02: Racial Ethnic and Minority Groups
11.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
11.04: Prejudice Discrimination and Racism
11.05: Intergroup Relationships
11.06: Race and Ethnicity in the United States
11.07: Key Terms
11.08: Section Summary
11.09: Section Quiz
11.10: Short Answer
11.11: Further Research
11.12: References
12: Gender Sex and Sexuality
12.01: Introduction
12.02: Sex Gender Identity and Expression
12.03: Gender and Gender Inequality
12.04: Sexuality
12.05: Key Terms
12.06: Section Summary
12.07: Section Quiz
12.08: Short Answer
12.09: Further Research
12.10: References
13: Aging and the Elderly
13.01: Introduction
13.02: Who Are the Elderly Aging in Society
13.03: The Process of Aging
13.04: Challenges Facing the Elderly
13.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
13.06: Key Terms
13.07: Section Summary
13.08: Section Quiz
13.09: Short Answer
13.10: Further Research
13.11: References
14: Marriage and Family
14.01: Introduction
14.02: What Is Marriage What Is a Family
14.03: Variations in Family Life
14.04: Challenges Families Face
14.05: Key Terms
14.06: Section Summary
14.07: Section Quiz
14.08: Short Answer
14.09: Further Research
14.10: References
15: Religion
15.01: Introduction
15.02: The Sociological Approach to Religion
15.03: World Religions
15.04: Religion in the United States
15.05: Key Terms
15.06: Section Summary
15.07: Section Quiz
15.08: Short Answer
15.09: Further Research
15.10: References
16: Education
16.01: Introduction
16.02: Education around the World
16.03: Theoretical Perspectives on Education
16.04: Issues in Education
16.05: Key Terms
16.06: Section Summary
16.07: Section Quiz
16.08: Short Answer
16.09: Further Research
16.10: References
17: Government and Politics
17.01: Introduction
17.02: Power and Authority
17.03: Forms of Government
17.04: Politics in the United States
17.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
17.06: Key Terms
17.07: Section Summary
17.08: Section Quiz
17.09: Short Answer
17.10: Further Research
17.11: References
18: Work and the Economy
18.01: Introduction
18.02: Economic Systems
18.03: Globalization and the Economy
18.04: Work in the United States
18.05: Key Terms
18.06: Section Summary
18.07: Section Quiz
18.08: Short Answer
18.09: Further Research
18.10: References
19: Health and Medicine
19.01: Introduction
19.02: The Social Construction of Health
19.03: Global Health
19.04: Health in the United States
19.05: Comparative Health and Medicine
19.06: Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
19.07: Key Terms
19.08: Section Summary
19.09: Section Quiz
19.10: Short Answer
19.11: Further Research
19.12: References
20: Population Urbanization and the Environment
20.01: Introduction
20.02: Demography and Population
20.03: Urbanization
20.04: The Environment and Society
20.05: Key Terms
20.06: Section Summary
20.07: Section Quiz
20.08: Short Answer
20.09: Further Research
20.10: References
21: Social Movements and Social Change
21.01: Introduction
21.02: Collective Behavior
21.03: Social Movements
21.04: Social Change
21.05: Key Terms
21.06: Section Summary
21.07: Section Quiz
21.08: Short Answer
21.09: References
22: Appendix
22.01: Answer Key Chapter 1
22.02: Answer Key Chapter 2
22.03: Answer Key Chapter 3
22.04: Answer Key Chapter 4
22.05: Answer Key Chapter 5
22.06: Answer Key Chapter 6
22.07: Answer Key Chapter 7
22.08: Answer Key Chapter 8
22.09: Answer Key Chapter 9
22.10: Answer Key Chapter 10
22.11: Answer Key Chapter 11
22.12: Answer Key Chapter 12
22.13: Answer Key Chapter 13
22.14: Answer Key Chapter 14
22.15: Answer Key Chapter 15
22.16: Answer Key Chapter 16
22.17: Answer Key Chapter 17
22.18: Answer Key Chapter 18
22.19: Answer Key Chapter 19
22.20: Answer Key Chapter 20
22.21: Answer Key Chapter 21