Introduction to Sociology 3e 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. The text includes comprehensive coverage of core concepts, discussions and data relevant to a diverse audience, and features that draw learners into the discipline in powerful and personal ways. Overall, Introduction to Sociology 3e aims to center the course and discipline as crucial elements for understanding relationships, society, and civic engagement; the authors seek to lay the foundation for students to apply what they learn throughout their lives and careers. 
The authors, reviewers, and the entire team worked to build understanding of the causes and impacts of discrimination and prejudice. Introduction to Sociology 3e contains dozens of examples of discrimination and its outcomes regarding social science, society, institutions, and individuals. The text seeks to strike a balance between confronting the damaging aspects of our culture and history and celebrating those who have driven change and overcome challenges. The core discussion of these topics are present in Chapter 11 on Race and Ethnicity, and Chapter 12 on Gender, Sex, and Sexuality, but their causes and effects are extensively discussed in the context of other topics, including education, law enforcement, government, healthcare, the economy, and so on. Together and when connected by an instructor, these elements have potential for deep and lasting effects.

Introduction to Sociology 3e

Politics & Social Sciences

OpenStax

Sociology

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Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.\nSenior Contributing Authors\nSamantha Fowler, Clayton State University Rebecca Roush, Sandhills Community College James Wise, Hampton University

Concepts of Biology

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Principles of Management is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the introductory course on management.\nThis is a traditional approach to management using the leading, planning, organizing, and controlling approach. Management is a broad business discipline, and the Principles of Management course covers many management areas such as human resource management and strategic management, as well as behavioral areas such as motivation.\nNo one individual can be an expert in all areas of management, so an additional benefit of this text is that specialists in a variety of areas have authored individual chapters. 
Contributing Authors\nDavid S. Bright, Wright State University 
Anastasia H. Cortes, Virginia Tech University 
Eva Hartmann, University of Richmond 
K. Praveen Parboteeah, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 
Jon L. Pierce, University of Minnesota-Duluth 
Monique Reece 
Amit Shah, Frostburg State University 
Siri Terjesen, American University 
Joseph Weiss, Bentley University 
Margaret A. White, Oklahoma State University 
Donald G. Gardner, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs 
Jason Lambert, Texas Woman's University 
Laura M. Leduc, James Madison University 
Joy Leopold, Webster University 
Jeffrey Muldoon, Emporia State University 
James S. O'Rourke, University of Notre Dame

Principles of Management

Business & Money

Bright, David S

Cortes, Anastasia H

Management & Leadership

Organizational Behavior

Processes & Infrastructure

Principles of Macroeconomics 2e covers the scope and sequence of most introductory economics courses. The text includes many current examples, which are handled in a politically equitable way. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of economics concepts. The second edition has been thoroughly revised to increase clarity, update data and current event impacts, and incorporate the feedback from many reviewers and adopters. Changes made in Principles of Macroeconomics 2e are described in the preface and the transition guide to help instructors transition to the second edition.

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Economics

U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience).\nU.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender.

U.S. History

History

Janssen, Volker

Corbett, P. Scott

Americas

Introductory Statistics follows scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra and focuses on statistics application over theory. Introductory Statistics includes innovative practical applications that make the text relevant and accessible, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.\nSenior Contributing Authors\nBarbara Illowsky, De Anza College 
Susan Dean, De Anza College\nContributing Authors\nDaniel Birmajer, Nazareth College 
Bryan Blount, Kentucky Wesleyan College 
Sheri Boyd, Rollins College 
Matthew Einsohn, Prescott College 
James Helmreich, Marist College 
Lynette Kenyon, Collin County Community College 
Sheldon Lee, Viterbo University 
Jeff Taub, Maine Maritime Academy

Introductory Statistics

Illowsky, Barbara

Dean, Susan

Mathematics

Psychology 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM\-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.\nThe second edition contains detailed updates to address comments and suggestions from users. Significant improvements and additions were made in the areas of research currency, diversity and representation, and the relevance of the examples. Many concepts were expanded or clarified, particularly through the judicious addition of detail and further explanation where necessary. Finally, the authors addressed the replication issues in the psychology discipline, both in the research chapter and where appropriate throughout the book.

Psychology 2e: (Official Print Version, paperback, B&W, 2nd Edition): 2nd Edition

Education & Teaching

Jenkins, William J.

Spielman, Rose M.

Schools & Teaching

Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

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Parker, Nina

Schneegurt, Mark

Thi Tu, Anh-Hue

Introduction to Python Programming

Computers & Technology

Stax, Open

Programming

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