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Introduction to sociology; a social justice approach.
Ed. by Ann Strahm and Tamara Sniezek.
Cognella Academic Publishing, ©2009 601 p. $136.95 HM586
978-1-934269-88-6
The textbook introduces sociology to students in a contrast to the conventional approach by emphasizing the profession's crucial role in identifying and righting social inequality and oppression. The collection of original texts provides a variety of sociological perspectives and access to professional communication. They can also serve as readings to supplement a traditional textbook. The themes are understanding sociology, theory, culture, socialization, social control, stratification and social mobility, race and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, family, government and economy, mass media, education, and globalization. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
