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Exercise your sociological imagination and step into the world of Reel Society 2.0, an interactive movie on two CD-ROMs 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. The CDs also include chapter-specific quizzes, homework assignments, and links to online activities. To learn more about Reel Society 2.0 Interactive Movie CD-ROM, visit its website.

"I am firmly convinced that sociology can play a valuable role in teaching critical thinking skills. Sociology can help students to better understand the workings of their own lives as well as of their society and other cultures." -- Richard T. Schaefer