Expanded coverage of institutions. A new chapter has been added so that two full chapters are now
devoted to the sociology of institutions. Chapter 8 covers Family and Religion. Chapter 9 covers
Education, Government, and the Economy.
A Summing Up table, found in each chapter, recaps the major sociological concepts, theories, or
perspectives addressed by a chapter.
A guide to Sociology’s Major Theoretical Approaches, now found on the inside back cover of
the text, directs the reader to pages within the text where the major sociological theories are
discussed.
A photo, figure, and cartoon program provides the book with timely data and relevant humor
for discussion.
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