Description
For courses in Introductory Sociology

See sociology in everyday life
Sociology empowers students to see the world around them through a sociological lens, helping them better understand their own lives and the world we all share. John Macionis, author of the best-selling Introductory Sociology franchise over the last three decades, takes students step by step through the theories and research that make up the discipline, helping them to find and use the science of social behavior in everyday life. In addition to extensively updated data, the Sixteenth Edition offers engaging discussions of hot-button contemporary topics such as the increased proliferation of social media as well as expanded coverage of race, class, and gender.

Table of Contents
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