description: Now in its Third Edition, Introduction to Sociology incorporates more coverage of American society and research while maintaining the cutting-edge focus on globalization that made the text so successful in its first two editions.Every chapter in the Third Edition has been revised, with much new research highlighted Over 400 new research citationsDebates entitled "The Sociological Debate," have been integrated into the body of each chapter and focus students' attention on a leading theoretical or research question of importance to the discipline.The gender chapter, formerly entitled "Gender and Sexuality" hasbeen rewritten with a new focus on gender inequality. Retitled"Gender Inequality," the chapter examines the ways that gender differenceis constructed and manifested in society and in social institutions such asthe workplace, the family, and the educational system. Additionally, thechapter considers the ties of gender inequality to racial and class-basedinequality and the struggle of feminism to overcome this bias.Features of the Third Edition A Focus on the Globalization of Social Life"Globalization and Everyday Life" boxes show students how globalization has an impact on their daily lives.Global examples enrich discussions about the United States, clearly illustrating links between societies and demonstrating how our lives are increasingly influenced by events beyond our own social context.Global maps on topics such as poverty around the world, participation of women in the labor force, democracy, AIDS, and ethnic conflicts allow students to compare information on differences among societies.An Emphasis on the World in ChangeThroughout the text, Giddens and Duneier use a historical and comparative approach to examine social change. Numerous and compelling examples get students thinking about how social change has altered their lives, for example how global economic competition and new technology affects their work lives.Theory that Reflects Real-World SociologyInstead of relying on the 3-theory paradigm, Introduction to Sociology uses a broad range of micro- and macro-level theories, and provides many illustrations of how the two are linked.
language: English
title: Test-item file: Introduction to sociology [by] Anthony Giddens
titlecomplete: Test-item file: Introduction to sociology [by] Anthony Giddens
genres: Sociology
ratings_count: 2
publisher: W. W. Norton