Country Case Studies: Three new case studies provide a closer look at the social worlds of three different countries: stratification in Mexico (Chapter 9), religion in India (Chapter 13), and capitalism in China (Chapter 14).
"Sociology on Campus" these boxes: These sections apply a sociological perspective to several issues of immediate interest to today’s students, such as cheating, binge drinking, and the debate over college sports.
New section, "War and Peace" in Chapter 14: This material examines war and terrorism as means of resolving international conflicts through the exertion of power.
Three New Chapter-Opening Excerpts: These excerpts, drawn from sociological writings, convey the excitement and relevance of sociological inquiry: Cultures@siliconvalley by J.A. English-Lueck (Chapter 3); No Shame in My Game by Katherine S. Newman (Chapter 9); and Smart Mobs by Howard Rheingold (Chapter 16).
Sociological analysis of the aftermath of September 11, 2001: Material in several chapters provides a sociological analysis of the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Topics covered include continuing distrust of Muslim and Arab Americans and the issues of the individual’s right to privacy versus government’s need for intelligence on terrorist activities.
"Summing Up" Tables: Nineteen tables help pull together coverage of the major theoretical perspectives.
New Maps: Seven new U.S. maps illustrate important sociological trends and developments.
"Getting Involved" Sections: These sections at the end of each social policy section direct interested students to the book’s Online Learning Center website, where they will find an annotated list of relevant websites and survey data on U.S. public opinion regarding the featured issue.
Reel Society Interactive Movie CD-ROM 2.0: This two CD-ROM set featuring two hours of video and a robust array of review, assessment, and reporting tools, brings key sociological concepts to life. (Reel Society 2.0 is available on request as a separate package option.)
FREE issue of Contexts: Understanding People in Their Social Worlds: A complimentary copy of Contexts, the American Sociological Association’s groundbreaking magazine, is included with every new copy of the Sixth Edition of Sociology: A Brief Introduction.
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