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Sociology /

Macionis, John J.

Sociology / created by John J. Macionis. - Eigth edition - Upper Saddle River : Prentice Hall, 2001. - 701 pages; Illustrations (coloured).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The sociological perspective --
Sociological investigation --
Culture --
Society --
Socialization --
Social interaction in everyday life --
Groups and organizations --
Deviance --
Sexuality --
Social stratification --
Social class in the United States --
Global stratification --
Gender stratification --
Race and ethnicity --
Aging and the elderly --
The economy and work --
Politics and government --
Family --
Religion --
Education --
Health and medicine --
Population, urbanization, and environment --
Collective behavior and social movements --
Social change: traditional, modern, and postmodern societies.

An exploration of the major methods, theories and findings of the field of sociology. This edition includes new research and statistical data and aims to put greater emphasis on applying the sociological perspective and research to everyday life.

ISBN: 0130184950

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sociology

LC Class. No.: HM585 MAC