Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology

Course Description:

Sociology is the systematic study of human society. This introductory course will provide an assessment of how social forces, institutions, and inequality influence human interaction. Topics of study include: culture, crime, economy, government, media, family, religion, education, health care, race, ethnicity, poverty, and gender.

Textbook Information:

Sociology: A Brief Introduction, 7th ed.
Author: Richard Schaefer
McGraw-Hill Publishers (www.mhhe.com/schaefer7)
ISBN-10: 0-07-352805-6

Recommended Reader:

The Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology, 4th ed.
Author: Lisa J. McIntyre
McGraw-Hill Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-07-338003-2
 

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