An economical paperback text that is theoretically balanced, offers global perspectives, shows how sociology is applied to real problems, and contains a built-in study guide.
This introduction to sociology uses the three major theoretical perspectives - functionalist, conflict, and interactionist - as tools for examining the social world. The author shows how society works and how human behavior is shaped by cultural, structural, and institutional forces, using illuminating examples. As in previous editions, the Fifth Edition also integrates two other themes that reflect some contemporary trends in sociology. The first is a reemergence of interest in how sociological knowledge can be applied to social problems or to helping people improve their lives. The second is the recognition that societies and cultures are becoming increasingly diverse and interdependent.
- ISBN10 0024184004
- ISBN13 9780024184009
- Publish Date 25 January 1996 (first published 1 January 1984)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 19 November 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Allyn & Bacon
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 528
- Language English