Sociology is all around us...just ask Rick Schaefer. Everywhere he goes, Rick Schaefer sees Sociology around him. As he prepares for each edition of ...Sociology is all around us...just ask Rick Schaefer. Everywhere he goes, Rick Schaefer sees Sociology around him. As he prepares for each edition of "Sociology, Brief", Rick keeps a handy red folder to incorporate the plentiful examples that he comes in contact with each day. It is through this tireless passion for the discipline that Rick is able to continue to add a unique voice for the Intro Sociology student. After 25 years and 1.2 million students, the Schaefer system is simply the best and most trusted content in the discipline.Hide synopsis
Three basic premises guide this highly successful introductory text - first that theory and research must be both comprehensive and clear, second that the text must show how sociology is relevant both to the study of society and to students' lives, and third that sociology can play a valuable role in teaching critical thinking skills. To that end, this solid, well-respected text combines a balanced three-perspective approach with excellent student-oriented examples, and distinctive social policy sections in a concise ...Show moreThree basic premises guide this highly successful introductory text - first that theory and research must be both comprehensive and clear, second that the text must show how sociology is relevant both to the study of society and to students' lives, and third that sociology can play a valuable role in teaching critical thinking skills. To that end, this solid, well-respected text combines a balanced three-perspective approach with excellent student-oriented examples, and distinctive social policy sections in a concise presentation that offers an alternative to full-length books.Hide
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