Synopses & Reviews
A carefully edited companion anthology that focuses on everyday experiences, important sociological issues, and hallmark historical events Providing provocative, eye-opening examples that illuminate the relationship between the individual and society, this Eighth Edition of David M. Newman's and Jodi O'Brian's acclaimed Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life Readings includes a mix of short articles, chapters, and excerpts. In addition to new readings and more coverage of global issues and world religions, the Eighth Edition focuses on sociological theory, methodologies, and history to help students learn how to analyze what they read, as well as understand how research is done and how today's theories developed over time.
New and Hallmark FeaturesIncludes new readings that show how race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation intersect to influence everyday experiencesPresents updated and expanded coverage of global issues and world religionsExplores topical issues such as environment, climate change, macro-structure, and post-9/11 conditionsProvides an expansive discussion on sociological theory and methodologiesIntended Audience Sociology: The Architecture of Everyday Life Readings, Eighth Edition is the ideal to supplement any introductory sociology textbook. It correlates chapter-by-chapter to David M. Newman's Sociology: The Architecture of Everyday Life, Eighth Edition.
Synopsis
Providing provocative, eye-opening examples that illuminate the relationship between the individual and society, this Eighth Edition of David M. Newman s and Jodi O'Brian's acclaimed Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life Readings includes a mix of short articles, chapters, and excerpts. In addition to new readings and more coverage of global issues and world religions, the Eighth Edition focuses on sociological theory, methodologies, and history to help students learn how to analyze what they read, as well as understand how research is done and how today's theories developed over time.