Sg Sociology

Politics & Social Sciences

Thio, Alex

Morrill, Peter

Sociology

Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers

Sociology: An Introduction

Social Sciences

HarperCollins, Publishers

Unique for its blend of style and substance, this introduction to sociology is thorough yet manageable. Thio uses a balanced and systematic application of sociological theory throughout to help readers see the difference between myths and realities about society, and provides integrated coverage of feminist views on various social issues and the contributions of feminist theorists. The sixth edition features new social maps, figures and tables including: women?s participation in the Olympics (Ch. 1), the vocabulary of teen-speak (Ch. 3), parental concern about risk-taking behavior by their teenage children (Ch. 3), global Internet usage (Ch. 4), the military as both a coercive and normative organization (Ch. 5), U.S. class structure (Ch. 7), world-wide deaths from smoking (Ch. 13).

Sociology: A Brief Introduction

Harpercollins College Div

This best-selling text offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of deviance and is noted for its blend of style and substance. Deviant Behavior covers a wide spectrum of theories of deviance, and analyzes numerous specific deviant behaviors. The author uses an abundance of research data, including many that debunk our common assumptions about deviant behavior. Students are exposed to the full range of theories and data about deviance, and are challenged to think about and evaluate their own biases and preconceptions.

Deviant Behavior

Sociology: An introduction

Harper&Row

Harpercollins

NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook. For courses in Deviance (Sociology). Explore the origins, causes, and future directions of deviant behavior Deviant Behavior , 12th Edition puts readers in the driver's seat, letting them see what the experts have to say about the origins, causes, current state, and future directions of deviance. Providing a solid foundation in scientific theories of deviance, the text invites readers to apply theories and research to the most relevant forms of deviant behavior today, including emerging forms, such as hacktivism and virtual kidnapping. This extensively updated and revised 12th Edition takes a fresh look at time-honored topics, while shining a spotlight on cutting-edge innovations and deviance-related topics on the horizon.

Taylor, Jim

Schwartz, Martin

Pearson

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