The Basics of Sociology

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The Basics of Sociology: Developing and Applying the Sociological Imagination</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is a collection of articles case studies and data exercises designed to teach students about the sociological perspective and how they can apply and utilize it in everyday life. The anthology contains vital written pieces on public sociology social theories the science of sociology social institutions and social inequality.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The anthology is divided into three units. The first unit addresses the foundations of the discipline of sociology exploring social theories the science of sociology and deviance and social control. The second unit focuses on social inequality and includes readings on age class race and the institution of work as well as gender sexuality and the family. In the final unit students learn about demography and world population growth social movements and social change.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The second edition features six new readings and exercises on the topics of crime social theory and social change; race as a social construct; class income and wealth; the social construction of gender; demography and world population growth; and social movements and collective agency.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The Basics of Sociology</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is cross disciplinary in nature and suitable for foundational courses in sociology.</span></p>