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Introductory Sociology 3e
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 01: An Introduction to Sociology · 1.02: What Is Sociology · 1.03: The History of Sociology

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A Career in Sociology
Vera Kennedy · West Hills College Lemoore
In the contents: 01: Careers in Sociology · 1.01: Basic Public and Applied Sociology · 05: Preparing for a Career in Sociology

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Sociology of the Family
Ron J. Hammond · Utah Valley University
In all societies, the family is the premier institution for all of the following: socialization of children, adult intimate relationships, life-long economic support and cooperation, and continuity of relationships along the life-course. Sociologists are leaders among scientists who study the family. They have functioned in a core assessment role for describing, explaining, and predicting family-based social patterns for the United States and other countries of the world.

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Appearance and Behavior: A Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Salvador Jiménez Murguía · Taft College
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Classical Sociological Theory and Foundations of American Sociology (Hurst)
Allison Hurst · Oregon State University
In the contents: 2.08: Education and Sociology (1922) · 3.02: Methodological Foundations of Sociology (1921) · 04: Early American Sociology

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Contemporary Sociology of Marriage and Family
Sarah Earl-Novell · Chabot College
In the contents: 8.10: The Sociology of Weddings

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SOCI 1: Introduction to Sociology
Christina Mendoza · Chabot College
In the contents: 01: An Introduction to Sociology · 1.02: What Is Sociology · 1.03: The History of Sociology

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Introductory Sociology
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 01: An Introduction to Sociology · 1.01: Introduction to Sociology · 1.02: What Is Sociology

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Sociology 101 - K.Harrison - JJC
Kimberly Harrison · Joliet Junior College
In the contents: 01: An Introduction to Sociology · 1.02: What Is Sociology · 1.03: The History of Sociology

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Sociology
Boundless · LibreTexts
In the contents: 01: Sociology · 1.1A: Studying Sociology · 1.1C: Sociology and Science

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SOC 300 - Introductory Sociology (Tyler Elston)
LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.01: An Introduction to Sociology · 1.1.02: What Is Sociology · 1.1.03: The History of Sociology

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Sociology of Latin*s: An Intersectional Approach
Carlos Ramos · Long Beach City College
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SOC 200: Introduction to Sociology Research Methods (Ridnor)
Rachel D. Ridnor · Orange Coast College
This text introduces the fundamental steps of the research process and provides a framework for critically evaluating discussions on social issues using a variety of research methodologies. The content emphasizes the rigorous scientific investigation of social subject matter, equipping students with the tools to conduct, analyze, and understand sociological research.

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Sociology of Gender - An Equity Lens
Nora Karena, Heidi Esbensen, and Dana Pertermann · Open Oregon
In the contents: 1.02: What Is Sociology · 1.04: Applying Sociology to the Study of Gender · 1.05: Why Study Sociology of Gender

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SOC201: Introduction to Sociology
Dana Cole · Harold Washington College
In the contents: 01: Getting Started- What is Sociology · 1.02: Getting Started--What is Sociology--Classroom Activity · 1.03: Getting Started--What is Sociology--Homework

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Introduction to Sociology
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
In the contents: 04: Module 1- Foundations of Sociology · 4.01: Why It Matters- Foundations of Sociology · 4.02: Introduction to Sociology

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SOC 300: Introduction to Sociology (Ninh)
LibreTexts
In the contents: 4.01: Sociology as a Social Science · 6.01: Research Design in Sociology · 7.01: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

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Introduction to Sociology
Ron J. Hammond and Paul Cheney · Utah Valley University
In the contents: 1.04: Scientific Sociology

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Introduction to Sociology
John E. Glass · Collin College
In the contents: 1.03: Studying Sociology · 1.04: Sociology and the Social Sciences · 1.09: Sociology Today

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SOC 300: Introduction to Sociology
Block · Sacramento City College
In the contents: 01: Sociology and the Sociological Perspective · 1.02: Sociology as a Social Science · 1.03: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology