Sociology Matters offers a truly concise introduction to sociology with thorough, balanced coverage of the major theoretical perspectives. It emphasizes real-world application and enables students to see the relevance of sociological concepts to their everyday lives. The 8th edition of Sociology Matters has been carefully revised to present important world developments and new scholarship with clear and succinct language.

Sociology in Modules takes a traditional approach to Introduction to Sociology-while presenting material in a flexible way that allows instructors to select and organize reading assignments in the best order for their course. When paired with Connect instructors are able to engage students in the content and encourage them to develop and apply their sociological imagination.

Make Sociology new with McGraw-Hill's "Connect Sociology" and the 11th edition of "Sociology: A Brief Introduction." New to Connect is " "Connect Insight(TM)," " the first and only analytics tool of its kind. " "Connect Insight(TM)," " is a series of visual data displays--each framed by an intuitive question--to provide at-a-glance information regarding how your class is doing. Connect Insight makes razor-sharp tie-ins between the analysis it provides and the decisions instructors make. We pride ourselves on providing sophisticated technology that is intuitive and simple. Our elegant navigation allows professors to focus on what's important: powering motivation within their classes.

Connect also comes with "LearnSmart," an adaptive questioning tool proven to increase content comprehension and student results, as well as fun interactivities that teach sociology's three theoretical frameworks. Finally, make sure students come prepared to class by assigning our many "e-book activities." With McGraw-Hill's digital tools, focus on what you do best--teaching.

"Unique to this program, Sociology: A Brief Introduction encourages students to take sociology with them in their everyday lives," just as Rick keeps a small notebook of daily sociological events. In "Sociology" brief, instructors get the most trusted content in manageable form. This, coupled with powerful digital learning tools, makes "Sociology" brief an ideal choice for your introductory course.

Make Sociology new with McGraw-Hill's "Connect Sociology" and the 2nd edition of "Sociology in Modules." New to Connect is "Investigate Sociology, " a brand-new tool that develops students' sociological imaginations by placing them in provocative scenarios where they must analyze various sources and determine a solution. Connect also comes with "LearnSmart," an adaptive questioning tool proven to increase content comprehension and student results, as well as fun interactivities like "In their Shoes" and" Applying the Perspectives" that teach sociology's three theoretical frameworks. Finally, make sure students come prepared to class by assigning our many "e-book activities." With McGraw-Hill's digital tools, focus on what you do best--teaching.

"Unique to this program, Sociology in Modules 2e has the most flexible content on the market. " Instead of losing students in chapters that are long, unspecific, or out of order, customize your text and assignments with our modular approach, which breaks chapters into more manageable, topic-focused sections. "Sociology in Modules"' flexible content coupled with powerful digital learning tools makes this an ideal choice for your introductory course.