Book includes one internet access card attached to title page of book.

Includes bibliographical reference and index.

1. Thinking Like a Sociologist.2. Examining Our Social World.3. Culture.4. Socialization.5. Social Interaction and Social Structure.6. Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions.7. Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System.8. Social Stratification: United States and Global.9. Gender and Sexuality.10. Race and Ethnicity.11. The Economy and Politics.12. Families and Aging.13. Education and Religion. 14. Health and Medicine 15. Population, Urbanization, and the Environment.16. Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology.

Through ongoing research into students' workflows and preferences, SOC from 4LTR Press combines an easy-reference, paperback textbook with Chapter Review Cards, and an innovative online experience - all at an affordable price. New for this edition, students explore SOC anywhere, anytime, and on most devices with SOC Online! With the intuitive StudyBits™ functionality, students study more effectively and can visually monitor their own progress. Coupled with straightforward course management, assessment, and analytics for instructors, SOC with SOC Online engages students of all generations and learning styles, and integrates seamlessly into your intro to sociology course. SOC features clear and provocative examples that help students grasp abstract ideas, understand conceptual relationships, and spark their sociological imaginations. Each addition includes updates to all figures, tables, and related texts. --Publisher's website

In English.