Mapping the Social Landscape: Readings in Sociology, 4/e
Susan J. Ferguson,
Grinnell College
ISBN: 0072878991 Copyright year: 2005
Feature Summary
Diversity of scholarship and perspective. In addition to including classic works by such authors as Karl Marx, Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Kingsley Davis, Wilbert Moore, and C. Wright Mills, this anthology presents a wide range of contemporary scholarship, some of which provides newer treatments of traditional concepts (See New To This Edition)
Integration of race, social class, and gender. By integrating issues of diversity throughout the book, Ferguson helps students to see the inter-relationships of race, social class, and gender, and how they have shaped the experiences of all people in society.
Timely issues illustrated in the readings. Current issues are examined, including Asian American women and cosmetic surgery, women in racist groups, the New Mexico State Prison riot, fraternities and sexual assault, the working poor, racial dynamics at a slaughterhouse, American Indians and casinos, mass media distortion of social class, the globalization of American media, current faith practices among Americans, HIV/AIDS in Africa, African American boys and racial and gender stereotyping in public schools, the mommy tax, Iraq and the War on Terrorism, community building, working class identity and law school, eating disorders and deviant identities, and the tattoo subculture.
Critical thinking. The diversity of viewpoints and approaches encourages students to evaluate and analyze the ideas and research findings presented.
Introductions to selections. Brief introductions to each article highlight key sociological concepts.
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