Think sociology 2011

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Author: Carl, John D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston [u.a.] Pearson c2011
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  • Item Description: Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Physical Description: VIII, 350 S. Ill., graph. Darst., Kt. 28 cm
  • ISBN: 9780205777181
    9780205018338
    020577718X
    0205018335
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Date of admission:2010-09-14
Date modified:2012-08-09
Table of Contents:
  • Sociology : an introduction to the foundations of sociology
  • Sociological research : how do we learn about society?
  • Culture : a framework for the individual
  • Social structure and interaction : micro and macro orientations
  • Socialization : the process of fitting into society
  • Groups and societies : understanding our environment
  • Social class in the United States : stratification in a modern society
  • Global stratification : wealth and poverty in the world
  • Population and environmental impact : how do societies deal with growing numbers?
  • Race and ethnic stratification : is it a question of color?
  • Gender stratification : the social side of sex
  • Aging and health : the graying of society
  • Crime and the legal system : how do societies respond to crime and deviance?
  • Marriage and family : how do societies perpetuate themselves?
  • Education and religion : how do societies pass on information?
  • Economy and politics : how do societies support and govern themselves?
  • Social movements, collective behavior, and social change : how do societies change?