Schaefer, Richard T.

Sociology : a brief introduction. / - 6th edition - Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2006. - xxxv, 507 p.: ill.; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Understanding sociology -- Social research -- Culture -- Socialization -- Social interaction and social structure -- Groups and organizations -- The Mass media -- Deviance and social control -- Stratification in the United States and worldwide -- Racial and ethnic inequality -- Stratification by gender and age -- The Family and intimate relationships -- Religion and education -- Government, the economy and the environment -- Population, communities and health -- Social movements, social change and technology -- Glossary.

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