Introduction to Sociology Book

Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionIntroduction to Sociology, Sixth Edition, organizes the core concepts of modern sociology around the unifying theme of globalization. Taking a comparative approach, the authors examine American society in a global and historical context, underscoring the wide diversity of social forms and social change. The authors emphasize the connections between American and world societies and the integral role of individuals in shaping both local and global society.Retaining the hallmark clarity of previous editions, the Sixth Edition has been updated to reflect the most recent sociological research and data. This edition also offers expanded in-text pedagogy and exceptional print and multimedia resources for students and instructors.About the AuthorRichard P. Appelbaum has won several teaching awards at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and works mainly on globalization and labor issues. Appelbaum is the coauthor of Behind the Label.Mitchell Duneier, an award-winning urban ethnographer, is most famous for his book Sidewalk, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Duneier's research focuses on the urban poor and other groups in the margins of society.Anthony Giddens is a world-renowned social theorist who has written over thirty scholarly works, including Runaway World. He has written on just about every major topic in sociology and is known for his work on modernization theory and globalization.Read More