 |  Sociology: The Core, 6/e Michael Hughes,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Carolyn J. Kroehler
James W. Vander Zanden,
The Ohio State University (Emeritus)
Feature Summary| "Sociology Around the World" boxes focus on sociological research that extends beyond the United States, on research done with subjects from outside the United States, on cross-cultural sociological research, and on illustrations of sociological concepts in a variety of cultural settings. These boxes explore issues such as crime in the U.S. compared to that elsewhere in the world (Chapter 5) and family values around the world (Ch. 10). These nine essays add a global perspective to the chapter topics. "Issues in Focus" boxes explore, from a sociological perspective, controversial research findings, current events, and themes of interest to students. Examples of topics include: puberty (Chapter 3), a sociological perspective on saliva (Chapter 5) and 18th century midwives (Chapter 6). Eight in total, these essays will engage students in the chapter topics. Presents the "Core" concepts of Sociology in a brief, accessible, and inexpensive format, and continues to be one of the best textbook values available to students taking introductory sociology. Careful Use of Pedagogy: The authors continue to provide pedagogical aids that offer the most guidance with the least clutter including: Chapter Outlines, Key Terms, Glossary, Figures and Tables, "New Yorker" Cartoons, and Chapter Summaries that are now tied directly to the major headings within the chapter allowing students to easily return to the appropriate section of the chapter for more information. |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education