Sociology: Concepts and Applications in a Diverse World* A new boxed feature in every chapter, Sociology of Media and Technology, shows how modern communications technologies influence values, norms and behavior; help to shape social institutions; and contribute to patterns of dominance and inequality. * Sociology on the Internet activities (in an appendix in the previous edition) have been expanded as well as updated and now appear at the end of every chapter. * New research, issues, theories, and data have been incorporated throughout. * TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE: Companion Website with Online Practice Tests is available for the first time with this edition. *A boxed feature called Other Worlds, Other Ways illustrates sociological concepts and issues in the context of societies and cultures around the world. *Applying Sociology boxes in each chapter show how sociological theory and research not only lead to greater understanding, but often guide the search for solutions to societal and personal problems as well. *Each chapter ends with fifty review questions (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and essay) with answers provided, eliminating the expense of a separate study guide for students. *Chapters open with a set of |
