Sociology : a brief introduction /
Alex Thio.
- 7th ed.
- Boston, Mass. : A & B / Pearson, c2009.
- xxv, 502 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 439-469) and index.
Ch. 1. The essence of sociology. - Ch. 2. Society and culture. - Ch. 3. Socialization. - Ch. 4. Social interaction in everyday life. - Ch. 5. Groups and organizations. - Ch. 6. Deviance and control. - Ch. 7. Social stratification. - Ch. 8. Race and ethnicity. - Ch. 9. Gender and age. - Ch. 10. Families. - Ch. 11. Education and religion. - Ch. 12. The economy and politics. - Ch. 13. Health and population. - Ch. 14. Environment and urbanization. - Ch. 15. Social change.