Sociology: Concepts and Applications in a Diverse World, Sixth Edition

Sociology: Concepts and Applications in a Diverse World is a concise introduction to sociology that is theoretically balanced, offers global perspectives, and shows how sociology is applied to real problems. The author shows how society works and how human behavior is shaped by cultural, structural, and institutional forces, using illuminating examples. Special features throughout the book will help readers apply the theory to their own lives, and to debunk commonly held misconceptions about society and social life.