Sociology

Overview: The ninth edition of Richard T. Schaefer's Sociology: A Brief Introduction providesstudents with a comprehensive, up-to-date presentation of sociology. Students learn tothink critically about society and their own lives from a wide range of classical andcontemporary perspectives. Combining balanced coverage of theory with currentresearch findings, examples that students can relate to, and abundant learning aids andexercises, the new edition continues to encourage the development of sociologicalimagination. New to the edition is the inclusion of an adaptive diagnostic tool andinteractivities to help students master key concepts.