Society: The Basics (6th Edition)

Society: The Basics, Sixth Edition, offers a complete multimedia learning program in sociology including a carefully coordinated package that includes the book, a free interactive CD-ROM in every copy, and an innovative Companion Website™. The book features a balanced theoretical foundation: structural-functional, symbolic-interaction, and social-conflict analysis is supplemented by cultural ecology, social exchange theory, and sociobiology. In addition, the three main themes that make up the core of the book remain: Social Diversity within the United States; a Global Perspective; and an emphasis on Critical Thinking. Barcoded websites in each chapter allow readers to use CueCat scanning—provided free—to take readers into the world of learning available on the Internet. New Sites to See sections introduce students to a wide range of organizations involved in relevant research or social action. An excellent resource for professionals in the field of sociology.