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Essentials of Sociology
Fourth Edition
- George Ritzer - University of Maryland, USA
Other Titles in:
Sociology (General)
Sociology (General)
November 2019 | 576 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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In the fully updated Fourth Edition of Essentials to Sociology, bestselling author George Ritzer shows students the relevance of sociology to their lives. Adapted from Ritzer’s Introduction to Sociology, this text provides students with a rock-solid foundation in a shorter and more streamlined format. Students will learn about traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the “McDonaldization” of society. Packed with current examples and the latest research of how “public” sociologists are engaging with the critical issues of today, this new edition encourages students to apply a sociological perspective to their worldview—empowering them to participate in a global conversation about current social problems.
In the fully updated Fourth Edition of Essentials to Sociology, bestselling author George Ritzer shows students the relevance of sociology to their lives. Adapted from Ritzer’s Introduction to Sociology, this text provides students with a rock-solid foundation in a shorter and more streamlined format. Students will learn about traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the “McDonaldization” of society. Packed with current examples and the latest research of how “public” sociologists are engaging with the critical issues of today, this new edition encourages students to apply a sociological perspective to their worldview—empowering them to participate in a global conversation about current social problems.
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Letter from the Author
Acknowledgments
About the Author
CHAPTER 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age
CHAPTER 2: Thinking About and Researching the Social World
CHAPTER 3: Culture
CHAPTER 4: Socialization and Interaction
CHAPTER 5: Organizations, Societies, and Global Relationships
CHAPTER 6: Deviance and Crime
CHAPTER 7: Social Stratification in the United States and Globally
CHAPTER 8: Race and Ethnicity
CHAPTER 9: Gender and Sexuality
CHAPTER 10: Families
CHAPTER 11: Education and Religion
CHAPTER 12: Politics and the Economy
CHAPTER 13: The Body, Medicine, Health, and Health Care
CHAPTER 14: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
CHAPTER 15: Social Change, Social Movements, and Collective Action
Glossary
References: Chapter-Opening Vignettes
References: Comprehensive List
Index
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Excellent survey text covering the field of sociology.
Social Sciences Dept, Univ Of Maryland Eastern Shore
December 14, 2020
