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Sociology Matters

ISBN10: 1264461569 | ISBN13: 9781264461561

Sociology Matters
ISBN10: 1264461569
ISBN13: 9781264461561
By Richard T. Schaefer

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Sociology Matters offers a truly concise introduction to sociology with thorough, balanced coverage of the major theoretical perspectives. It emphasizes real-world application and enables students to see the relevance of sociological concepts to their everyday lives. The latest release of Sociology Matters has been carefully revised to present important world developments and new research with clear and succinct language. With up-to-date scholarship, examples, and photos, Dr. Schaefer's student-friendly program features thorough integration of the latest research on race, ethnicity, and globalization.

Chapter 1 The Sociological View 
Chapter 2 Culture and Socialization
Chapter 3 Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure
Chapter 4 Deviance and Social Control
Chapter 5 Stratification in the United States and Global Inequality
Chapter 6 Inequality by Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 7 Inequality by Gender
Chapter 8 Social Institutions: Family and Religion
Chapter 9 Social Institutions: Education, Government, and the Economy
Chapter 10 Population, Community, Health, and the Environment
Chapter 11 Social Movements, Social Change, and Technology

About the Author

Richard T. Schaefer

Richard T. Schaefer received a B.A. in sociology from Northwestern University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Chicago. Dr. Schaefer became a professor of sociology and now teaches at DePaul University in Chicago. In 2004, he was named to the Vincent DePaul professorship in recognition of his undergraduate teaching and scholarship. He has taught introductory sociology for more than 35 years to students in colleges, adult education programs, nursing programs, and a maximum-security prison. Dr. Schaefer is the author of numerous sociology textbooks; his articles and book reviews have appeared in many journals, including the American Journal of Sociology, Phylon: A Review of Race and Culture, Contemporary Sociology, Sociology and Social Research, Sociological Quarterly, and Teaching Sociology.

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