TY - BOOK AU - Macionis,John J. TI - Sociology SN - 9781292161471 (pbk.) : AV - HM586 .M3 2018 U1 - 301 MAC 23 PY - 2017/// CY - Harlow PB - Pearson KW - Sociology KW - Society KW - ukslc KW - Sociology & anthropology KW - thema N1 - Previous edition: 2015; Includes bibliographical references and index; PART I - THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY -- 1. The Sociological Perspective -- 2. Sociological Investigation -- PART II - THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIETY -- 3. Culture -- 4. Society --= 5. Socialization -- 6. Social Interaction in Everyday Life -- 7. Groups and Organizations -- 8. Sexuality and Society -- 9. Deviance -- PART III - SOCIAL INEQUALITY -- 10. Social Stratification -- 11. Social Class in the United States -- 12. Global Stratification -- 13. Gender Stratification -- 14. Race and Ethnicity -- 15. Aging and the Elderly -- PART IV - SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- 16. The Economy and Work -- 17. Politics and Government -- 18. Families -- 19. Religion -- 20. Education -- 21. Health and Medicine -- PART V - SOCIAL CHANGE -- 22. Population, Urbanization, and Environment -- 23. Collective Behavior and Social Movements -- 24. Social Change: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern Societies N2 - John Macionis takes students step-by-step through the theories and research that make up the discipline of sociology. This narrative, along with a global perspective, makes for an accessible and relevant introduction to sociology ER -