Pearson Education Canada -Macionis, Gerber - Sociolofy

introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

With 24 Chapters, Macionis/Gerber offers a breadth of coverage across virtually all Sociological topics. With excellent coverage across a range of issues, Instructors have flexibility to choose chapters that work spcifically for his or her course. These chapters are also available as part of Pearson's custom library for Sociology, so instructors can customize a version of the textbook that truly meets individual needs. For custom options, please click here

Part I
The Foundations of Sociology
Chapter 1        The Sociological Perspective
Chapter 2        Sociological Investigation

Part II
The Foundations of Society
Chapter 3        Culture
Chapter 4        Society
Chapter 5        Socialization
Chapter 6        Social Interaction in Everyday Life
Chapter 7        Groups and Organizations
Chapter 8        Sexuality and Society
Chapter 9        Deviance

Part III
Social Inequality
Chapter 10        Social Stratification
Chapter 11        Social Class in Canada
Chapter 12        Global Stratification
Chapter 13        Gender Stratification
Chapter 14        Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 15        Aging and the Elderly

Part IV
Social Institutions
Chapter 16        The Economy and Work
Chapter 17        Politics and Government
Chapter 18        Family
Chapter 19        Religion
Chapter 20        Education
Chapter 21        Health and Medicine

Part V
Social Change
Chapter 22        Population, Urbanization, and Environment
Chapter 23        Collective Behaviour and Social Movements
Chapter 24        Social Change: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern
                          Societies

Available January 2010

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