Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780137873111 |
| eText ISBN | 9780137873296 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 16th Edition |
| Language | English |
Society: The Basics, 16th Edition, is a sociology textbook that connects foundational theories and empirical research methods to everyday life. The text presents a practical framework to help readers examine personal experiences within the context of broader social structures.
Coverage focuses on how cultural norms, interpersonal interaction, and socialization across life stages shape individuals and communities. The text also investigates major social institutions, modern organizational dynamics, and patterns of stratification linked to gender, race, and global disparities.
Intended for college learners, this edition incorporates updated scholarly findings and contemporary discussions, such as the social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to support critical reflection on modern society.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Sociology: Perspective, Theory and Method
Chapter 2: Culture
Chapter 3: Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age
Chapter 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life
Chapter 5: Mass Media and Social Media
Chapter 6: Groups and Organizations
Chapter 7: Sexuality and Society
Chapter 8: Deviance
Chapter 9: Social Stratification
Chapter 10: Global Stratification
Chapter 11: Gender Stratification
Chapter 12: Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 13: Economics and Politics
Chapter 14: Family and Religion
Chapter 15: Education, Health and Medicine
Chapter 16: Population, Urbanization and Environment
Chapter 17: Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies
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