The Fifth Edition of the best-selling Sociological Snapshots
continues to provide a solid foundation for students as it
introduces them to the world of sociological analysis. Combining
abstract sociological concepts with interesting and grounded essays
("snapshots") on issues of contemporary interest, this book helps
students discover relevant connections and encourages them to
develop a sociological eye. By linking everyday life experiences to
foundational concepts and concerns, it serves as an effective
springboard from the student's familiar and concrete world to the
more abstract realm of sociological theory and the sociological
perspective. Student-friendly introductions preceding each section
of the text provide rich context and tie the readings to the
central concepts of sociological thought, while writing,
observation, and data-collecting exercises following each section
encourage students to practice what they are learning. New to the
Fifth Edition Features updated topics and research within each
essay Includes five new snapshots on current issues: immigrants
from Latin American countries; celebratory rioting by college
students; hate as a mental illness; sex offenders; and violence on
the national mall in Washington, D.C. Provides an updated annotated
reading list at the end of each section, connecting the informal
essays to the more formal research literature of the discipline
Intended Audience Using accessible language and an entertaining
writing style, this book is a valuable supplementary text for
Introductory Sociology, Social Change, or Modernization
courses.
Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional
Development Award
Find out more at www.sagepub.com/sociologyaward
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