Sociology in Modules

2 Rev ed
ISBN: 978-0-07-131841-9
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Buch, Englisch, 576 Seiten, Format (B × H): 228 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 1242 g

Why Modules? We listened to the increasing demand of instructors for more flexibility with teaching materials. Sociology in Modules provides an appealing alternative for those instructors who feel that breaking up each chapter into 2-4 modules would allow them to assign the content they want in the order that they want.

This modular format was also created to cater to the way in which students learn. Using an adaptive diagnostic tool to help students identify what they know and don’t know, Sociology in Modules helps students move towards an understanding of the foundations of sociology by presenting material in more manageable chunks. Rather than facing a long and potentially daunting chapter, modules break up material and help students study information in shorter intervals.

Richard T. Schaefer has adapted his proven content to fit this modular format. As an experienced author of sociology, his willingness to meet the changing needs of instructors and students makes Sociology in Modules the most flexible program for teaching sociology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schaefer, Richard T.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1:Understanding SociologyModule 1:What Is Sociology?Module 2:Development of SociologyModule 3:Major Theoretical PerspectivesModule 4:Take Sociology with YouChapter 2:Sociological ResearchModule 5:What Is the Scientific Method?Module 6:Major Research DesignsModule 7:Ethics of ResearchModule 8:Developments of MethodologyChapter 3:CultureModule 9:What Is Culture?Module 10:Development of Culture Around the WorldModule 11:Cultural VariationModule 12:Elements of CultureChapter 4:Socialization and the Life CourseModule 13:The Role of SocializationModule 14:The Self and Socialization through the Life CourseModule 15:Agents of SocializationChapter 5:Social Interaction, Groups, and Social StructureModule 16:Social Interaction and Social StructureModule 17:Social Structure in Global PerspectiveModule 18:Understanding GroupsModule 19: Understanding Organizations Chapter 6:The Mass MediaModule 20:Sociological Perspectives on the MediaModule 21:The AudienceModule 22:The Media’s Global ReachChapter 7:Deviance and Social ControlModule 23:Social ControlModule 24:What Is DevianceModule 25:CrimeChapter 8:Stratification and Social Mobility in the United StatesModule 26:Systems of StratificationModule 27:Stratification by Social ClassModule 28:Poverty and Social MobilityChapter 9:Global InequalityModule 29:Stratification in the World SystemModule 30:Stratification within Nations: A Comparative PerspectiveChapter 10:Racial and Ethnic InequalityModule 31:Minority, Racial, and Ethnic GroupsModule 32:Sociological Perspectives on Race and EthnicityModule 33:Race and Ethnicity in the United StatesChapter 11:Stratification by GenderModule 34:Social Construction of Gender Module 35:Women: The Oppressed MajorityChapter 12:Stratification by AgeModule 36:Aging and SocietyModule 37:Aging WorldwideModule 38:Age Stratification in the United StatesChapter 13:Family and Intimate RelationshipsModule 39:Global View of the familyModule 40:Marriage and FamilyModule 41:Alternatives to Traditional FamiliesChapter 14:EducationModule 42:Sociological Perspectives on EducationModule 43:Schools as Formal OrganizationsChapter 15:ReligionModule 44:The Sociological Approach to ReligionModule 45:World ReligionsModule 46:Religious OrganizationsChapter 16:Government and EconomyModule 47:Government, Power, and AuthorityModule 48:Political Behavior and Power in the United StatesModule 49:Economic SystemsModule 50:Changing EconomiesChapter 17:Health and EnvironmentModule 51:Sociological Perspectives on Health Module 52:Social epidemiology and HealthModule 53:Health Care and Mental Illness in the United StatesModule 54:Sociological Perspectives on the EnvironmentChapter 18:Social Change in the Global CommunityModule 55:Social MovementsModule 56:Social ChangeModule 57:Global Social Change

Über Autor(innen)

Schaefer, Richard T.
Growing up in Chicago at a time when neighbourhoods were going through transitions in ethnic and racial composition, Richard T. Schaefer found himself increasingly intrigued by what was happening, how people were reacting, and how these changes were affecting neighbourhoods and peoples jobs. His interest in social issues caused him to gravitate to sociology courses at Northwestern University, where he eventually received a BA in sociology.Originally as an undergraduate I thought I would go on to law school and become a lawyer. But after taking a few sociology courses, I found myself wanting to learn more about what sociologists studied, and fascinated by the kinds of questions they raised. This fascination led him to obtain his MA and PhD in sociology from the University of Chicago. Dr. Schaefers continuing interest in race relations led him to write his masters thesis on the membership of the Ku Klux Klan and his doctoral thesis on racial prejudice and race relations in Great Britain.Dr. Schaefer went on to become a professor of sociology and now teaches at DePaul University in Chicago. In 2004 he was named to the Vincent DePaul professorship in recognition of his undergraduate teaching and scholarship. He has taught introductory sociology for over 35 years to students in colleges, adult education programs, nursing programs, and even a maximum-security prison. Dr. Schaefers love of teaching is apparent in his interaction with his students. I find myself constantly learning from the students who are in my classes and from reading what they write. Their insights into the material we read or current events that we discuss often become part of future course material and sometimes even find their way into my writing.Dr. Schaefer is author of the eleventh edition of Sociology (McGraw-Hill, 2008) and of the fourth edition of Sociology Matters (McGraw-Hill, 2009). He is also the author of Racial and Ethnic Groups, now in its eleventh edition, and Race and Ethnicity in the United States, fifth edition. Together with William Zellner, he co-authored the eighth edition of Extraordinary Groups, published by Worth in 2007. Dr. Schaefer served as the general editor of the three-volume Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society, published by Sage in 2008. His articles and book reviews have appeared in many journals, including American Journal of Sociology, Phylon: A Review of Race and Culture, Contemporary Sociology, Sociology and Social Research, Sociological Quarterly, and Teaching Sociology. He served as president of the Midwest SociologicalSociety in 19941995.Dr. Schaefers advice to students is to look at the material and make connections to your own life and experiences. Sociology will make you a more attentive observer of how people in groups interact and function. It will also make you more aware of peoples different needs and interestsand perhaps more ready to work for the common good, while still recognizing the individuality of each person.