The spirit of sociology : a reader / [edited by] Ron Matson.

Includes bibliographical references.

The sociological perspective: Introduction to the discipline; Sociology as a science -- The organization of society: Culture; Socialization; Social structure and social interaction; Social groups; Deviance and social control -- Social inequality: Social class; Race and ethnicity; Gender -- Social institutions: Family; Education and religion; Politics and the economy -- Social change in a modern world: Population and ecology; Technology and globalization.

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This eclectic reader introduces students to sociology's diversity as a science and profession. The book includes three readings for each of the 15 major topic areas: one that is quantitative or theoretical, one that is qualitative or interpretative, and one that shows how sociology is applied and practiced in the real world.-Back cover.