Introduction to Sociology

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Contents Preface Chapter 1 An Introduction to Sociology Introduction 1.1 What Is Sociology? 1.2 The History of Sociology 1.3 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology 1.4 Why Study Sociology? Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 2 Sociological Research Introduction 2.1 Approaches to Sociological Research 2.2 Research Methods 2.3 Ethical Concerns Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 3 Culture Introduction 3.1 What Is Culture? 3.2 Elements of Culture 3.3 High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change 3.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Culture Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 4 Society and Social Interaction Introduction 4.1 Types of Societies 4.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Society 4.3 Social Constructions of Reality Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 5 Socialization Introduction 5.1 Theories of Self-Development 5.2 Why Socialization Matters 5.3 Agents of Socialization 5.4 Socialization Across the Life Course Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 6 Groups and Organization Introduction 6.1 Types of Groups 6.2 Group Size and Structure 6.3 Formal Organizations Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 7 Deviance, Crime, and Social Control Introduction 7.1 Deviance and Control 7.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime 7.3 Crime and the Law Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 8 Media and Technology Introduction 8.1 Technology Today 8.2 Media and Technology in Society 8.3 Global Implications of Media and Technology 8.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Media and Technology Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 9 Social Stratification in the United States Introduction 9.1 What Is Social Stratification? 9.2 Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States 9.3 Global Stratification and Inequality 9.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 10 Global Inequality Introduction 10.1 Global Stratification and Classification 10.2 Global Wealth and Poverty 10.3 Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 11 Race and Ethnicity Introduction 11.1 Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups 11.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity 11.3 Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism 11.4 Intergroup Relationships 11.5 Race and Ethnicity in the United States Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 12 Gender, Sex, and Sexuality Introduction 12.1 Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression 12.2 Gender and Gender Inequality 12.3 Sexuality Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 13 Aging and the Elderly Introduction 13.1 Who Are the Elderly? Aging in Society 13.2 The Process of Aging 13.3 Challenges Facing the Elderly 13.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 14 Relationships, Marriage, and Family Introduction 14.1 What Is Marriage? What Is a Family? 14.2 Variations in Family Life 14.3 Challenges Families Face Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 15 Religion Introduction 15.1 The Sociological Approach to Religion 15.2 World Religions 15.3 Religion in the United States Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 16 Education Introduction 16.1 Education around the World 16.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Education 16.3 Issues in Education Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 17 Government and Politics Introduction 17.1 Power and Authority 17.2 Forms of Government 17.3 Politics in the United States 17.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 18 Work and the Economy Introduction to Work and the Economy 18.1 Economic Systems 18.2 Globalization and the Economy 18.3 Work in the United States Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 19 Health and Medicine Introduction 19.1 The Social Construction of Health 19.2 Global Health 19.3 Health in the United States 19.4 Comparative Health and Medicine 19.5 Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 20 Population, Urbanization, and the Environment Introduction 20.1 Demography and Population 20.2 Urbanization 20.3 The Environment and Society Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer Further Research References Chapter 21 Social Movements and Social Change Introduction to Social Movements and Social Change 21.1 Collective Behavior 21.2 Social Movements 21.3 Social Change Key Terms Section Summary Section Quiz Short Answer References Answer Key Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Index