Thirty Readings in Introductory Sociology

Thirty Readings in Introductory Sociology

<em>Thirty Readings in Introductory Sociology</em>, Second Edition, introduces students to the field of sociology in an engaging, accessible manner. Designed to be used alone or with its companion, <em>Ten Lessons in Introductory Sociology</em>, the book is organized around four themes commonly examined in introductory courses: Why sociology? What unites society? What divides society? and How do societies change? Rather than provide encyclopedic responses to such questions, <em>Thirty Readings in Introductory Sociology</em> engages students in critical thinking while presenting key concepts and methods in sociology. Edited by Kenneth A. Gould and Tammy L. Lewis, the text raises sociological questions, applies a sociological lens, illustrates how data are used, and presents core topics in a way that is easy for students to grasp. Each section begins with an introduction by Gould and Lewis, followed by three readings: one classical, one that uses qualitative data, and a third that uses quantitative data.<br>