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Sociology

Author: John J. Macionis
Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2009, 744pp, 13th ed.

Macionis' Sociology is the sociology textbook that shows students how sociology is relevant in their daily lives. This revision elevates Sociology’s high standard of excellence, ensuring that it remains one of the foremost comprehensive introductory sociology textbooks for students and instructors alike.
Table of contents

Part I The Foundations of Sociology

Chapter 1 The Sociological Perspective

Chapter 2 Sociological Investigation


Part II The Foundations of Society

Chapter 3 Culture

Chapter 4 Society
Chapter 5 Socialization
Chapter 6 Social Interaction in Everyday Life
Chapter 7 Groups and Organizations
Chapter 8 Sexuality and Society
Chapter 9 Deviance


Part III Social Inequality

Chapter 10. Social Stratification
Chapter 11 Social Class in the United States
Chapter 12 Global Stratification
Chapter 13 Gender Stratification
Chapter 14 Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 15 Aging and the Elderly


Part IV Social Institutions

Chapter 16 The Economy and Work
Chapter 17 Politics and Government
Chapter 18 Families

Chapter 19 Religion
Chapter 20 Education
Chapter 21 Health and Medicine


Part V Social Change

Chapter 22 Population, Urbanization, and Environment
Chapter 23 Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Chapter 24  Social Change: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern Societies