Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Sociology, 11th Edition

Henry L. Tischler

Copyright 2014
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Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Sociology 11th Edition by Henry L. Tischler

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Packed with current examples students can easily relate to, Tischler’s INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY, 11E delivers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage in a succinct and affordable format. The new edition is now a concise 16 chapters. Known for providing full coverage of sociological concepts in an accessible format, Tischler threads two basic ideas throughout: sociology is a rigorous, scientific discipline, and basic knowledge of sociology is essential for understanding social interaction in many work and social settings. The text begins by providing students with tools for success, including tips for how to read, study, and take tests more effectively. It also features a built-in study guide and practice tests to ensure thorough understanding. In addition, chapters progress from a specific to a general analysis of society--each part introducing increasingly comprehensive factors necessary for a broad-based understanding of social organization.

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Henry L. Tischler

Henry Tischler, Ph.D., Henry Tischler received his bachelor's degree from Temple University and his masters and doctorate degrees from Northeastern University. A professor at Framingham State College in Framingham, Massachusetts, for more than two decades, he continues to teach introductory sociology every year. He has also been a Visiting Professor at Montclair State University, and Tufts University. His areas of interest are race and ethnicity, and crime and deviant behavior.

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Delivering comprehensive coverage in a concise, accessible format, the Eleventh Edition of INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY has been streamlined from 18 chapters to a succinct 16. The former Chapter 16: Population and Urban Society is now integrated into the new edition’s Chapter 9: Global Stratification and Population and Chapter 16: Health, Aging, and Urban Society. The former Chapter 18: Collective Behavior and Social Change is integrated throughout multiple chapters.
More reader-friendly and accessible than ever, the boxed features have been completely updated with contemporary themes and everyday issues.
Helping students sharpen their critical thinking skills, insightful “Thinking About Social Issues” discussions provide unusual examples of sociological studies or daily events that can be understood more fully through the sociological lens.
Unique “Our Diverse World” features encourage students to think about sociological issues in a larger context and explore the global diversity present in the world.

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Extremely affordable and reader friendly, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY, 11E delivers comprehensive yet succinct coverage that is completely up to date.
Chapters open with a chapter outline, learning objectives, and opening vignettes that provide student-friendly introductions to the material covered in the chapter.
“A Word to the Student” precedes the first chapter and equips students with information on how to get the most out of their introductory sociology course, including efficient study tips, effective reading strategies, test-taking tools, and more.
A wealth of insightful boxed features within each chapter offers interesting sidebars with historical and cutting-edge content: “Day-to-Day Sociology” examines a trend or interesting sociological research that has a connection to students’ lives. “Thinking About Social Issues” discussions provide unusual examples of sociological studies or daily events that can be understood more fully through the sociological lens. “How Sociologists Do It” spotlights the importance of social research by presenting a variety of studies that help expand knowledge of the social world. “Our Diverse World” encourages students to think about sociological issues in a larger context and explore the global diversity present in the world.
Each chapter concludes with a newly updated Study Guide (complete with answers) to help students assess their understanding of chapter material.

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PART I: THE STUDY OF SOCIETY.
1. The Sociological Perspective.
2. Doing Sociology: Research Methods.
PART II: THE INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY.
3. Culture.
4. Socialization and Development.
5. Social Interaction.
6. Social Groups and Organizations.
7. Deviant Behavior and Social Control.
PART III: SOCIAL INEQUALITY.
8. Social Class in the United States.
9. Global Stratification and Population.
10. Racial and Ethnic Minorities.
11. Gender Stratification.
PART IV: INSTITUTIONS.
12. Marriage and Alternative Family Arrangements.
13. Religion.
14. Education.
15. Political and Economic Systems.
PART V: SOCIAL CHANGE AND SOCIAL ISSUES.
16. Health, Aging, and Urban Society.