Sociology: A Brief Introduction

Reflecting a unique blend of style and scholarship, this student-friendly text is designed to help readers understand the relevance of sociology to their own lives. Clear, fast-paced, and lively writing helps make even complex concepts readable and interesting, while the presentation of social myths and realities in every chapter promotes truly critical thinking. This third edition is replete with new material, including a wide spectrum of today's global, multicultural, and gender issues as well as a new chapter on social interaction that covers both standard and unique subjects.