Seeing sociology : an introduction /
Joan Ferrante
- 3rd edition
- Boston, Massachusetts : Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd, c2016
- xxiv, 584 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The Sociological Perspective -- 2. Culture -- 3. Socialization -- 4. Social Structures -- 5. The Social Construction of Reality -- 6. Deviance -- 7. Social Inequalities -- 8. Race and Ethnicity -- 9. Gender and Sexualities -- 10. Economics and Politics -- 11. Families -- 12. Education and Religion -- 13. Social Change and the Pressing Issues of Our Times.
Illustrates the relevance of sociology to daily life through the use of images and photos. In this title, the engaging "What Does a Sociologist See?" feature shows how sociological concepts apply to the everyday world. It includes topics such as globalization's connection to technology and gay rights, and the anti-aging industry, among others.