Sociology Matters Information Center:

This first edition is a new low-cost, condensed version of Sociology: A Brief Introduction, Fifth Edition. The smaller size, readability, and highly-focused coverage of Sociology Matters are designed to appeal to instructors who rely on several texts as reading materials rather than a single comprehensive textbook. Sociology Matters features newly written chapter introductions and a "How does sociology matter?" theme throughout. It is simpler in design in both pedagogy and the use of illustrative materials. With this paperback and other readings, students will find out why sociology matters.

Exercise your sociological imagination and step into the world of Reel Society, an interactive movie that brings key sociological concepts to life. You become part of the story of several college students during three challenging days on campus. You take part by making decisions for them. You see the consequences of your choices. Through it all, a wide variety of issues and perspectives are shown for the purpose of relating sociological thought to real life. To learn more about Reel Society Interactive Movie CD-ROM, visit its website.

This Online Learning Center is designed to help you succeed in your course. Chapter-specific content such as Quizzes, Interactive Activities, Interactive Maps, Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, Audio Overviews, Learning Objectives, Chapter Summaries, and Internet Connections can be accessed by choosing from the chapter drop-down menu on the left. Course-wide content such as Census Updates, Videos, Name that Sociologist, and Glossary can be accessed by choosing from the list on the left. To view all the contents of this website, visit its Site Map.

Registration to this Web site is no longer required. All of the student resources contained on this site are freely accessible; you may disregard the registration instructions and the registration code printed on the card at the front of your textbook. Click on the Student Center link to the left to enter the site.