Sociology Windows on Society: An Anthology

The much-awaited Sixth Edition of the classic best-seller SOCIOLOGY: WINDOWS ON SOCIETY (An Anthology) has been significantly updated with fourteen new sections. The reader continues to draw upon both contemporary sources and the classical literature of sociology to explore the nature of social life - with an emphasis on issues of gender, race/ethnicity, and inequality. The editors have chosen articles that challenge preconceived notions and the conventional wisdom by demonstrating the distinctive power of sociological viewpoint. The units have been divided into parts to show more clearly that various topics covered. New and expanded coverage is given to major concepts in the introductions to the units, the parts, and to each selection. Review questions and application projects encourage students to get involved in the learning process and better understanding social research and methods.

New selections in the Sixth Edition address such topics of current interest and concern as:

The use of cosmetic surgery to alter appearance

The influence of television on gender roles

Sexual betrayal in intimate relationships

Income inequality between workers and executives

Gender inequality in medicine

Violence vs. nonviolence in a social movement

The quality of life in nursing homes

Latino participation in political life

The problem of bullying, teasing, and violence in schools

Problems of health care in the face of HMOs

Issues of dying with dignity by those afflicted with AIDS

A completely revised, comprehensive Instructor's Resource Guide/Testing Program is available in book or electronic format.