Introduction to Sociology

By Wendy A Wiedenhoft Murphy, George Ritzer, Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, et al.

Book Overview

Join the conversation with one of sociology's best-known thinkers.

The Third Edition of Introduction to Sociology, thoroughly revised and updated, continues to show students the relevance of the introductory sociology course to their lives. While providing a rock-solid foundation, Ritzer illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. As technology flattens the globe, students are challenged to apply a sociological perspective to their world, and to see how "public" sociologists are engaging with the critical issues of today.

Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1483380858
• ISBN13: 9781483380858
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.0" x 9.0"