Sociology /
John J. Macionis
- 9th ed.
- New Jersey : Prentice Hall, c2003.
- xxxiii, 702p. : ill. (some col.), maps. ; 27cm.
Includes bibliography and index
Sociology is a ... tool, one that can help demystify the world around you. Are people predictable based on social structure? Or are they active, thinking creatures who behave randomly? The answers can be found in the study of sociology. In this [text], you'll discover the ... knowledge that comes with an understanding of sociology. From the role of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class in organizations to the concepts of hate crime and population control, sociology opens the door to new realms of understanding