Sociology. /
John J. Macionis
- 13th ed.
- Boston: Pearson, 2012.
- xxiii, 720 p.: ill. (col.).;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: 1. The Foundations of sociology: The sociological perspective -- Sociological investigation -- 2. The Foundations of society: Culture -- Society -- Socialization -- Social interaction in everyday life -- Groups and organizations -- Sexuality and society -- Deviance -- 3. Social inequality: Social stratification -- Social class in the United States -- Global stratification -- Gender stratification -- Race and ethnicity -- Aging and the elderly -- 4. Social institutions: The economy and work -- Politics and Government -- Families -- Religion -- Education -- Health and medicine -- 5. Social change: Population, urbanization and environment -- Collective behavior and social movements -- Social change: traditional, modern and postmodern societies --