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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.PackagesAccess codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.Used or rental booksIf you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.Access codesAccess codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.--Exploring the questions of todaySociology Now reflects the discipline today and explores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask.It explains how the classic concerns of sociology—social order, social conflict, social interaction—have been reshaped by new insights about multiculturalism and globalization.Sociology has always offered a way to make sense of the complex and sometimes contradictory forces that shape our social lives in any era. As Sociology Now explains sociology as both a body of knowledge and a "way of seeing," it shows how the forces of globalization and multiculturalism have come to preoccupy sociologists and influence the way they look at the events and experiences of the early twenty first century. Michael Kimmel, a leading sociologist and gender researcher, and co-author Amy Aronson, a journalist and media scholar, address questions regarding these forces head-on as they make a compelling case for the importance of sociology.
How do the foundational concepts of sociology—social order, conflict, and interaction—adapt to the contemporary realities of globalization and multiculturalism? Authors Amy Aronson and Michael S. Kimmel, both established scholars in media and gender studies, present sociology as both a rigorous body of knowledge and a distinct analytical lens. The text utilizes current social data and theoretical frameworks to demonstrate how these traditional sociological pillars remain relevant when applied to the complex, interconnected social landscape of the twenty-first century.
What You Will Find
The text functions as a standard introductory resource, providing a structured overview of sociological theory tailored for academic environments. Its focus on contemporary global forces suggests a curriculum designed to bridge classical sociological thought with modern social phenomena.
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
2011-07-16
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205171397
ISBN-13:
9780205171392