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"Exploring the questions of today   Sociology Now reflects the discipline today and explores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask.   Sociology has always offered a way to make sense of the complex and sometimes contradictory forces that shape our social lives in any era. As Sociology Now  explains sociology as both a body of knowledge and a ""way of seeing,"" it shows how the forces of globalization and multiculturalism have come to preoccupy sociologists and influence the way they look at the events and experiences of the early twenty first century. Michael Kimmel, a leading sociologist and gender researcher, and co-author Amy Aronson, a journalist and media scholar, address questions regarding these forces head-on as they make a compelling case for the importance of sociology in the contemporary world.   The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course–simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs–to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySocLab.   Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning – The new MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking – Each chapter opener asks students to consider a paradox that illustrates the complexity of sociology. Engage Students – Unique pedagogical features help students see the connection between research and everyday life. Explore Theory – Classical perspectives integrated with discussions of multiculturalism and globalization. Understand Diversity – Race, class, and gender are discussed both as the foundations of our identity and as sources of inequality. Support Instructors – The test bank is edited by the authors. Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205172768 /  ValuePack  ISBN-13: 9780205172764"

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Author:   Michael S. Kimmel ,  Amy Aronson
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.261kg
ISBN:  

9780205181063

ISBN 10:   0205181066
Pages:   768
Publication Date:   21 February 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE   BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chapter 1:   What is Sociology? Chapter 2:   Culture and Society Chapter 3:   Society: Interactions, Groups, and Organizations Chapter 4:   How Do We Know What We Know?  The Methods of the Sociologist Chapter 5:   Socialization Chapter 6:   Deviance and Crime Chapter 7:   Stratification and Social Class Chapter 8:   Race and Ethnicity Chapter 9:   Sex and Gender Chapter 10: Sexuality Chapter 11: Age: From Young to Old Chapter 12: The Family Chapter 13: Economy and Work Chapter 14: Politics and Government Chapter 15: Religion and Science Chapter 16: The Body and Society: Health and Illness Chapter 17: Education Chapter 18: Mass Media Chapter 19: Sociology of Environments: The Natural, Physical, and Human Worlds   COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chapter 1: What is Sociology? Sociology: A Way of Seeing Doing Sociology Where Did Sociology Come From? Contemporary Sociology New Issues, New Lenses Sociology and The Future, Sociology and You   Chapter 2: Culture and Society Culture Elements of Culture Dimensions of Culture Core Elements of Culture: Norms and Values Values Cultural Change The Future of Culture   Chapter 3: Society: Interactions, Groups, and Organizations The Social Construction of Reality Elements of Social Structure Groups Organizations    Chapter 4: How Do We Know What we Know? The Methods of the Sociologist  Sociology as a Social Science Why Sociological Methods Matter Sociology and the Scientific Method Doing Sociological Research Types of Sociological Research Methods Social Science and the Problem of ""Truth"" Issues in Conducting Research Emergent Methodologies   Chapter 5: Socialization Socialization and Biology Socialization in Action Stages in Socialization Agents of Socialization  Socialization and the Life Course Gender Socialization The Future of Socialization   Chapter 6: Deviance and Crime What is Deviance? Conformity and Social Control Deviance and Social Coherence Deviance and Crime Types of Crime Crime in the United States The Criminal Justice System Globalization and Crime The Future of Deviance and Crime   Chapter 7: Stratification and Social Class Social Stratification Social Class Poverty Social Mobility Global Inequality Class Identity and Class Inequality in the Future   Chapter 8: Race and Ethnicity Distinguishing Between Race and Ethnicity The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Prejudice Discrimination Theories of Prejudice and Discrimination Ethnic Groups in the United States Ethnicity and Conflict Race in the Future   Chapter 9: Sex and Gender Sex and Gender: Nature and Nurture The Biology of Sex and Gender Exploring Cross-Cultural Variations of Sex and Gender Becoming Gendered: Learning Gender Identity Gender Inequality: Global and Local Gender Inequality in the United States The Politics of Gender Outlook on Gender Equality   Chapter 10: Sexuality Sexual Socialization Researching Sexuality Modern Sex Research Changing Sexual Attitudes Gender and Sexual Orientation Sexual Inequality The Politics of Sexuality Conclusion: The Future of Sexuality   Chapter 11:  Age: From Young to Old Age and Identity Age and Inequality Boomers, Busters, and Boomlets: The Generations of Youth Youth and Inequality Getting Older and Getting Better?  Youth and Age Down the Road   Chapter 12: The Family The Family Tree Family and Ethnicity Developing and Establishing Families Parenting Divorce and Remarriage Family in the Future   Chapter 13: Economy and Work Theories of the Economy Economic Development The American Economy Economic Systems Corporations Work Diversity in the Workplace The Future of Work   Chapter 14: Politics and Government Politics and Power Political Systems Political Participation Political Parties Political Life Extreme Politics Everyday Politics Political Life in the 21st Century   Chapter 15: Religion and Science Comparing Religion and Science What Does Religion Do? Religious Groups Religions of the World Religion and Modern Society Religion in the United States Science as an Institution Science and Religion in the 21st Century   Chapter 16: The Body and Society: Health and Illness The Beautiful Body Changing the Body The Healthy Body The Sick Body The Social Organization of Health Race, Class, and Gender and Health The Global Distribution of Health and Illness Conventional and Alternative Healthcare Healthcare Reform Living Longer -- and Healthier?   Chapter 17: Education Sociology and Education Education and Democracy The Curriculum Changes Education in the Developing World Education and Mobility Schools and Inequality School Reform Higher Education The Wave of the Future   Chapter 18: Media What is Mass Media? Types of Mass Media Media Production and Consumption Using Mass Media Regulating Media Globalization of the Media Not Just Another Show: Media Today and Tomorrow   Chapter 19: Sociology of Environments: The Natural, Physical, and Human Worlds The Human Environment Population Growth The Urban Environment Human Ecology The Natural Environment Environmental Threats Awaiting the Next One"

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Michael S. Kimmel is Professor of Sociology at SUNY at Stony Brook.  He is the author of Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men (HarperCollins, 2008) which was featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America and featured on over one hundred radio and newspaper and blog reviews.  His other books include Changing Men (1987), Men’s Lives(8th edition, 2009) Against the Tide: Profeminist Men in the United States, 1776-1990 (1992), The Politics of Manhood (1996),Manhood: A Cultural History (1996, 10th anniversary second edition, 2006), and The Gendered Society (3rd edition, 2008).  He co-edited The Encyclopedia on Men and Masculinities (2004) and Handbook of Studies on Men and Masculinities (2004).  He is the founder and editor of Men and Masculinities, the field’s premier scholarly journal, a book series on Gender and Sexuality at New York University Press, and edited the Sage Series on Men and Masculinities.  He lectures extensively in corporations and on campuses in the U.S. and abroad.  He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and co-author, Amy Aronson, and their 10 year old son, Zachary.    Amy Aronson is Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Fordham University. She is the author of Taking Liberties: Early American Women's Magazines and Their Readers and an editor of the international quarterly, Media History. She has co-edited several books, including a centennial edition of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Women  and Economics  and the two-volume Encyclopedia of Men and Masculinities, which was honored by the New York Public Library with a Best of Reference Award in 2004. A former editor at Working Woman and Ms., her work has also appeared in publications including Business Week, Global Journalist and the Sunday supplement of The Boston Globe.

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