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Sociology : concepts and characteristics / Judson R. Landis

By: Landis, Judson R.
Publisher: Stamford, Conn. : Wadsworth, c2001Edition: 11th ed.Description: xvi, 486 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0534578616.Subject(s): SociologyDDC classification: 301
Contents:
1. Introduction : Knowledge, Science, and Sociology. - Pt. 1. Socialization and Culture. 2. Socialization and Self. 3. Norms, Roles, Culture, Society. - Pt. 2. Social Organization. 4. Groups. 5. Social Inequality: Social Class. 6. Social Inequality: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Age. 7. Institutions: Family. 8. Institutions: Religion. 9. Institutions: Economic and Political. 10. Institutions: Education. 11. Population and Ecology. - Pt. 3. Social Change and Social Deviance. 12. Social Change And Social Disorganization. 13. Collective Behavior. 14. Deviance and Social Control. 15. Sociology: Another Perspective. - Glossary. - References for Author Biographies. - Index.
Summary: Unique among introductory sociology texts, this popular book - now in its 11th successful edition - discusses the field's concepts, bringing the material alive with engaging readings in every chapter. Author Judson Landis examines sociology's substantive areas and the important research connected with them so readers can see how the concepts contribute to sociological analysis, Two research questions begin each chapter, encouraging students to think like researchers. The accompanying readings include vivid description of research, excerpts from autobiographies, nonfiction, and fiction. The readings are integrally connected to the chapters' discussions. - Back cover
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1. Introduction : Knowledge, Science, and Sociology. - Pt. 1. Socialization and Culture. 2. Socialization and Self. 3. Norms, Roles, Culture, Society. - Pt. 2. Social Organization. 4. Groups. 5. Social Inequality: Social Class. 6. Social Inequality: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Age. 7. Institutions: Family. 8. Institutions: Religion. 9. Institutions: Economic and Political. 10. Institutions: Education. 11. Population and Ecology. - Pt. 3. Social Change and Social Deviance. 12. Social Change And Social Disorganization. 13. Collective Behavior. 14. Deviance and Social Control. 15. Sociology: Another Perspective. - Glossary. - References for Author Biographies. - Index.

Unique among introductory sociology texts, this popular book - now in its 11th successful edition - discusses the field's concepts, bringing the material alive with engaging readings in every chapter. Author Judson Landis examines sociology's substantive areas and the important research connected with them so readers can see how the concepts contribute to sociological analysis, Two research questions begin each chapter, encouraging students to think like researchers. The accompanying readings include vivid description of research, excerpts from autobiographies, nonfiction, and fiction. The readings are integrally connected to the chapters' discussions. - Back cover