This book aims to help college students understand how their lives are shaped by the complexities of global social forces in our new century. It will enable students to develop an approach to thinking about social issues and evaluating claims and arguments. It demonstrates the power and value of thi[...]
Provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of statistics and their practical application to a variety of contemporary social issues. This title covers hand calculations and the use of computers, providing a grounding in both traditional formulas and the SPSS statistical software package.[...]
This accessible 10-chapter text teaches concepts and theories through current, engaging topics, such as immigration and slavery in the world today. The concepts are reinforced through case studies and enhanced through gender and comparative perspectives. Particular emphasis is given to the history o[...]
Uses sociological theory to tell the story of race and other socially constructed inequalities in United States with consistency and clarity. In this title, the Chapter-ending present debates based on the writings of prominent scholars spark classroom discussion on important issues, and first-person[...]