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Introduction to Sociology

1. You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist

   Dalton Conley

   Third Edition

   The “untextbook” that teaches students to think like a sociologist.More

2. You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist

   Dalton Conley

   Core Third Edition

   The “untextbook” that teaches students to think like a sociologist, now available in a core edition.More

3. The Norton Mix: Sociology

   Nathan Palmer, Tanya Gladney, Erica Hunter, Et Al.

   Norton Sociology, your way.More

4. Essentials of Sociology

   Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Et Al.

   Fourth Edition

   The textbook that teaches students how issues in our global society connect to their own lives.More

5. The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology

   Kerry Ferris, Jill Stein

   Third Edition

   The most relevant textbook for today’s students.More

6. Introduction to Sociology

   Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Et Al.

   Eighth Edition

   Reveals the surprising links between everyday life and global social change.More

7. Introduction to Sociology

   Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Et Al.

   Seagull Eighth Edition

   Reveals the surprising links between everyday life and global social change – in a special value edition.More

8. Readings for Sociology

   Garth Massey

   Seventh Edition

   The perfect mix of classic and contemporary readings.More

9. The Contexts Reader

   Douglas Hartmann, Christopher Uggen, American Sociological Association

   Second Edition

   A compilation of more than 60 of the best articles from the award-winning magazine.More

10. You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist

    Dalton Conley

    Second Edition

    The “untextbook” that teaches students to think like a sociologist.More

11. Essentials of Sociology

    Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Et Al.

    Third Edition

    The essential textbook for teaching students how issues in our global society connect to their own lives.More

12. American Society: How It Really Works

    Erik Olin Wright, Joel Rogers

    “The definitive critical introduction to American society, challenging readers to think about the disconnection between how things are supposed to be in theory versus how they really work in practice.” —Jeff Manza, New York UniversityMore

13. More than Just Race: Being Black and Poor in the Inner City

    William Julius Wilson

    A preeminent sociologist of race explains a groundbreaking new framework for understanding racial inequality, challenging both conservative and liberal dogma.More

14. Everyday Sociology Reader

    Karen Sternheimer

    A lively mix of traditional readings, blog posts, and activities to help students connect sociology to their own lives.
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15. The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology

    Kerry Ferris, Jill Stein

    Second Edition

    The most relevant textbook for today’s students, The Real World succeeds in classrooms because it focuses on the perspective that students care about most—their own.More