Sociology : a brief introduction /

Thio, Alex.

Sociology : a brief introduction / Alex Thio. - 7th international ed. - Boston : A & B / Pearson, c2008. - xxv, 502 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 439-469) and index.

The essence of sociology -- Society and culture -- Socialization -- Social interaction in everyday life -- Groups and organizations -- Deviance and control -- Social stratification -- Race and ethnicity -- Gender and age -- Families -- Education and religion -- The economy and politics -- Health and population -- Environment and urbanization -- Social change.

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Sociology.

HM585 / .T48 2008