Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World, Comprehensive Edition
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Sociology and the Sociological Perspective
The Sociological Perspective
Understanding Society
Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
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Chapter 2: Eye on Society: Doing Sociological Research
Chapter Introduction
Sociology as a Social Science
Stages in the Sociological Research Process
Research Design in Sociology
Ethical Issues in Sociological Research
Sociological Research in the Service of Society
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Chapter 3: Culture
Chapter Introduction
Culture and the Sociological Perspective
The Elements of Culture
Cultural Diversity
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Chapter 4: Socialization
Chapter Introduction
The Importance of Socialization
Explaining Socialization
Agents of Socialization
Socialization Through the Life Course
Resocialization and Total Institutions
Socialization Practices and Improving Society
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Chapter 5: Social Structure and Social Interaction
Chapter Introduction
Social Structure: The Building Blocks of Social Life
The Development of Modern Society
Social Interaction in Everyday Life
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Chapter 6: Groups and Organizations
Chapter Introduction
Social Groups
Group Dynamics and Behavior
Formal Organizations
Groups, Organizations, and Social Change
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Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
Chapter Introduction
Social Control and the Relativity of Deviance
Explaining Deviance
Crime and Criminals
The Get-Tough Approach: Boon or Bust?
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Chapter 8: Social Stratification
Chapter Introduction
Systems of Stratification
Explaining Stratification
Social Class in the United States
Economic Inequality and Poverty in the United States
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Chapter 9: Global Stratification
Chapter Introduction
The Nature and Extent of Global Stratification
The Impact of Global Poverty
Explaining Global Stratification
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Chapter 10: Race and Ethnicity
Chapter Introduction
Racial and Ethnic Relations: An American Dilemma
The Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Prejudice
Discrimination
Racial and Ethnic Inequality in the United States
Race and Ethnicity in the 21st Century
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Chapter 11: Gender and Gender Inequality
Chapter Introduction
Understanding Sex and Gender
Feminism and Sexism
Gender Inequality
Violence Against Women: Rape and Pornography
The Benefits and Costs of Being Male
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Chapter 12: Aging and the Elderly
Chapter Introduction
Gerontology and the Concept of Aging
The Perception and Experience of Aging
Sociological Perspectives on Aging
Life Expectancy, Aging, and the Graying of Society
Biological and Psychological Aspects of Aging
The U.S. Elderly
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Chapter 13: Work and the Economy
Chapter Introduction
Economic Development in Historical Perspective
Types of Economic Systems
Corporations
Work and Labor in the United States
The Military-Industrial Complex
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Chapter 14: Politics and Government
Chapter Introduction
Power and Authority
Types of Political Systems
Theories of Power and Society
Politics in the United States
War and Terrorism
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Chapter 15: The Family
Chapter Introduction
The Family in Cross-Cultural and Historical Perspectives
Sociological Perspectives on the Family
Family Patterns in the United States Today
Changes and Issues Affecting American Families
Children and Parental Discipline
Family Violence
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Chapter 16: Education
Chapter Introduction
A Brief History of Education in the United States
Sociological Perspectives on Education
Education in the United States
Issues and Problems in Education
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Chapter 17: Religion
Chapter Introduction
Religion as a Social Institution
Religion in Historical and Cross-Cultural Perspective
Sociological Perspectives on Religion
Types of Religious Organizations
Religion in the United States
Trends in Religious Belief and Activity
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Chapter 18: Health and Medicine
Chapter Introduction
Understanding Health, Medicine, and Society
Health and Medicine in International Perspective
Health and Illness in the United States
Medicine and Health Care in the United States
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Chapter 19: Population and Urbanization
Chapter Introduction
Population
Population Growth and Decline
Urbanization
Rural Life
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Chapter 20: Social Change and the Environment
Chapter Introduction
Understanding Social Change
Sources of Social Change
Society and the Environment
Understanding the Environment
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Chapter 21: Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Chapter Introduction
Types of Collective Behavior
Explaining Collective Behavior
Social Movements
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Chapter 22: Conclusion: Understanding and Changing the Social World
What Have You Learned From This Book?
Public Sociology and Improving Society
A Final Word