Sociology by John Macionis

Sociology by John Macionis

Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life John Macionis shares his enthusiasm, excitement and teaching experience with a clear and engaging writing style that connects with students. Macionis', Sociology, 13th edition is designed to help students see the relevance of the sociological theories and ideas that inform their own lives. Four main themes are found throughout the text: Seeing Sociology in Everyday Life Social Diversity Global Comparisons Critical Thinking The new edition has an innovate new design, contemporary and compelling student applications, plus a wealth of author-written and author-managed supplemental material. This revision elevates Sociology's high standard of excellence, ensuring that it remains one of the foremost introductory sociology resources for students and instructors alike.

Thank you to the reviewers of the new edition:

Rebecca Riehm, Jefferson Community College

William Wood, California State University Fullerton

Rudy Harris, Des Moines Area CommCollege

Judi Kessler, Monmouth College

Dale Howard, NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Robert Atkins, North Seattle Community College

Richard Sweeney, Modesto Junior College

Dave Conz, Arizona State University

Robert Brainerd, Highland Community College

Allows the reader to appreciate the relevance of sociology in everyday life.

Boyejo Adefuye

Collin County Community College

Macionis provides tables, charts, and several visuals summaries that other texts do not. These tools not only assist students towards understanding how sociology works in society, but they also facilitate an understanding of why social inequities exist in the US and abroad.

Anita Gardner

Mitchell Community College

Macionis is visually stunning.

Patricia Gibbs

Foothill College

Engaging, accessible narrative and illustrations / learning tools.

Patricia Gibbs

Foothill College

Good definitions, nicely organized...students do not have to go searching for information during the process of studying for exams.

Christine Janis

Northern Illinois University

I like the way this text backed into the theory by first presenting concepts/empirical evidence and then theory.

Chalane Lechuga

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

I like how well balanced the text is between, structural-function, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives.

Chalane Lechuga

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

Text is well supported by online student materials, in text review, and an excellent study guide.

J Beth Mabry

Indiana University of Penn

Crisp writing, excellent examples, and visually interesting.

J Beth Mabry

Indiana University of Penn

Deals with everyday events and material students can relate to.

Sondra McKinney

Southwest Missouri State University

Macionis is a very good book for stimulating discussion and explaining basic concepts. In many cases, it makes students want to go beyond it and learn more.

Kendra Murphy

University of Memphis

Making the Grade is a big asset. My students need constant reinforcement and this provides it immediately.

Meryl Nason

University of Texas, Dallas

This is a fantastic book, based on my opinion as well as the favorable reports that I get from my students!

Juanita Ortiz

University of Oklahona, Norman

I like how the author of the text keeps the students in mind when writing the text.

Timothy Sexton

Chippewa Valley Technical College

The topics are broad however simple enough for the students to gain knowledge in each of the areas of interest.

Timothy Sexton

Chippewa Valley Technical College

I like the critical thinking questions presented throughout the text.

Timothy Sexton

Chippewa Valley Technical College

The pages are colorful and full of valuable information.

Timothy Sexton

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Since 1985, I have taught sociology courses at diffent institutions at various levels. I have used a varietyof texts for my courses. On the topic of Family and Religion, this chapter (in this book) is one of the best.

Boyejo Adefuye

Collin County Community Colleg

John J. Macionis was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a doctorate in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania.

John Macionis' publications are wide-ranging, focusing on community life in the United States, interpersonal intimacy in families, effective teaching, humor, new information technology, and the importance of global education.

In addition, John Macionis and Nijole V. Benokraitis have edited the best-selling anthology Seeing Ourselves: Classic, Contemporary, and Cross-Cultural Readings in Sociology. Macionis and Vincent Parrillo have written the leading urban studies text, Cities and Urban Life (Pearson). Macionis' most recent textbook is Social Problems (Pearson).

John Macionis is Professor and Distinguished Scholar of Sociology at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he has taught for almost thirty years. During that time, he has chaired the Sociology Department, directed the college's multidisciplinary program in humane studies, presided over the campus senate and the college's faculty, and taught sociology to thousands of students.

In 2002, the American Sociological Association presented Macionis with the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching, citing his innovative use of global material as well as the introduction of new teaching technology in his textbooks.

Professor Macionis has been active in academic programs in other countries, having traveled to some fifty nations. He writes, I am an ambitious traveler, eager to learn and, through the texts, to share much of what I discover with students, many of whom know little about the rest of the world. For me, traveling and writing are all dimensions of teaching. First, and foremost, I am a teacher-a passion for teaching animates everything I do.

At Kenyon, Macionis teaches a number of courses, but his favorite class is Introduction to Sociology, which he offers every semester. He enjoys extensive contact with students and invites everyone enrolled in each of his classes to enjoy a home-cooked meal.

The Macionis family-John, Amy, and children McLean and Whitney-live on a farm in rural Ohio. In his free time, Macionis enjoys tennis, swimming, hiking, and playing oldies rock-and-roll (he recently released his first CD). Macionis is as an environmental activist in the Lake George region of New York's Adirondack Mountains, working with a number of organizations, including the Lake George Land Conservancy, where he serves as president of the board of trustees.

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ISBN 13	9780205735747
ISBN 10	0205735746
Title	Sociology
Author	John Macionis
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Prentice Hall
Year published	2009-10-22
Number of pages	744
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