Discover Sociology Fourth Edition by William J. Chambliss

Discover Sociology Fourth Edition by William J. Chambliss

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   1544333439
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   978-1544333434What key social forces assemble and rework our lives as people and as members of society? How does our social world form us? How will we form our world?
   
   Discover Sociology presents sociology as a self-discipline of curious minds. The authors encourage curiosity concerning the social world and empower college students by offering the theoretical, conceptual, and empirical instruments they should perceive, analyze, and even change the world wherein they dwell.

   Organized round 4 foremost themes―The Sociological Creativeness, Energy and Inequality, Technological Transformations of Society, and Globalization―the ebook illuminates the social roots of numerous phenomena and establishments, starting from poverty and deviance to capitalism and the nuclear household. “Behind the Numbers” options illustrate the sensible aspect of sociology and reveals college students the way to be essential shoppers of social science information reported within the media. And each chapter addresses the query, “What can I do with a sociology diploma?” by linking the information and abilities acquired by way of learning sociology with particular jobs and profession paths.

   New to this Edition

   • A brand new “Discover and Debate” function focuses on public controversies, and fashions evidence-based arguments and a respectful change of concepts.
   • Discover Intersections options illustrate a key sociological perception: how race, class, gender, and different statuses typically mix to form our life possibilities and the group of energy in society.
   • Up to date social indicators convey within the newest information accessible from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, and the Pew Analysis Middle.
   • New openers and essay bins present the sociological significance of attention-grabbing up to date points and controversies.
   • The “What Can I Do With a Sociology Diploma?” function has been revised to replicate higher gender, geographic, age, and profession range.

   Additionally accessible as a digital possibility (courseware). Contact your rep to be taught moreabout Discover Sociology, Fourth Edition– Vantage Digital Choice.