Sociology by Alex Thio

Sociology by Alex Thio

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Unique for its blend of style and substance, this introductory text uses a balanced and systematic application of sociological theory throughout to help students see the difference between myths and realities about society.

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Sociology by Alex Thio

Unique for its blend of style and substance, this introduction to sociology is thorough yet manageable. Thio uses a balanced and systematic application of sociological theory throughout to help readers see the difference between myths and realities about society, and provides integrated coverage of feminist views on various social issues and the contributions of feminist theorists. The sixth edition features new social maps, figures and tables including: women¿s participation in the Olympics (Ch. 1), the vocabulary of teen-speak (Ch. 3), parental concern about risk-taking behavior by their teenage children (Ch. 3), global Internet usage (Ch. 4), the military as both a coercive and normative organization (Ch. 5), U.S. class structure (Ch. 7), world-wide deaths from smoking (Ch. 13).
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ISBN 13 9780205407859
ISBN 10 0205407854
Title Sociology
Author Alex Thio
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education (US)
Year published 2004-09-02
Number of pages 528
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