Introduction to Sociology
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The only textbook that helps students make micro-macro connections, Introduction to Sociology helps students uncover the surprising links between everyday life and global change.
The Seventh Edition does not simply compare the United States to other countries, but shows students how global processes play out in their lives. Drawing on research from both macro and micro sociology, the author team shows how sociologists bring the two together to give a comprehensive picture of modern society.
The best introduction to global society and everyday life.
Whether discussing economic transformations and international trade or cultural hegemony and the ways the Internet has changed social interaction, the authors emphasize global comparisons and the globalizing of social life throughout the book.
New “World in Change” features help students see the impact of social change on their own lives.
Ten new two-page spreads from visual sociologist John Grady present major social transformations taking place today and explore their implications for individuals. Grady’s work prompts students to reflect on the images and treat them as data.
New “Behind the Headlines” activities teach students how to scrutinize news reports from a sociological perspective.
Students learn how to analyze headlines and develop a methodological approach to answering the question, “Should I believe this headline?” Each activity includes a discussion of a particular controversy, followed by three to four questions.
The most student-friendly edition ever.
The authors have tightened up the language in the book and reduced its length by 15 percent. The Seventh Edition includes new end-of-chapter short-answer questions to help students reflect on the major topics. New “Concept Checks” integrated throughout each chapter help students prepare for tests and confirm for themselves that they understand the major topics.
Everyday Sociology Blog
Designed for a general audience, the Everyday Sociology blog is an exciting and unique online forum that encourages visitors to actively explore sociology’s relevance to popular culture, mass media, and everyday life. Moderated by Karen Sternheimer (University of Southern California), the blog features postings on topical subjects as well as contributions from special guests during the academic year. Contributors include, Janis A. Prince (University of South Florida), Sally Raskoff (Los Angeles Valley College), and Bradley R.E. Wright (University of Connecticut).
StudySpace Student Website
This free student web site offers a sensible study plan that guides students through the site via practical assignments. Features include chapter reviews, quizzes, outlines, study plans, flash cards, annotated graphs and data exercises, Behind the Headlines exercises, Visual Ethnography Slideshow maker, video clips with short answer questions, everydaysociologyblog.com RSS feed, sociology in the news, and more.
Instructor's Manual
Norton Media Library
Sociology in Practice Instructor Disc
The Sociology in Practice Instructor DVD helps students to think sociologically about popular issues by showing sociology in action.
Sociology in Practice: Thinking About Inequality Instructor DVD
A DVD that offers over 60 minutes of video clips from documentaries by independent filmmakers that explore the topic of inequality from various perspectives.
Test Bank
The test bank includes 1,400 multiple choice, 300 true/false and 250 essay questions with approximately 25-30 questions new for this edition.
