Think SociologyWe live in a world of fast-paced change that is being fueled by new technologies, changing personal and social relationships, and changing cultural values and economic conditions. Sociology is a discipline that can help you understand this change. Looking at their world through the sociological perspective enables students to better understand themselves and their place in an evolving and complex world. Designed for today's students, THINK SOCIOLOGY shows you how sociologists think and how to understand the rapidly changing world they live in. |
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