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Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology introduces the discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated, comprehensible framework from which to view the world. In each chapter, authors Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts provide an organizing theme that is not exclusively tied to one theoretical paradigm to help students see relationships between topics. Our Social World presents the perspective of students living in the larger global world.

Key Features

"Offers a strong global focus" A global perspective is integrated into each chapter to encourage students to think of global society as a logical extension of their own micro world."Illustrates the practical side of sociology" Boxes highlight careers and volunteer opportunities for those with a background in sociology as well as policy issues that sociologists influence."Encourages critical thinking" This book provides various research strategies and illustrates concrete examples of the method being used to help students develop a more sophisticated epistemology."Presents The Social World Model in each chapter" This organizing framework helps students understand the interrelatedness of core concepts.

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Instructor's Resources on CD-ROM are available to all adopters. IRCDs are available for qualified instructors only. To request an IRCD for this book please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6 am 5 pm Pacific Time) or by emailing info@sagepub.com with course name and enrollment and your university mailing address to expedite the process.Student study site at www.pineforge.com/ballantinestudy This study site includes e-Flashcards to reinforce key concepts, self-quizzes, web exercises, NPR's This American Life radio segments, and more.Free online access to the 21st Century Sociology: A Reference Handbook to adopters of Our Social World: Plus guides to using that Handbook in conjunction with Our Social World in the classroom - preview them by clicking here

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Intended Audience: This is an ideal text for undergraduate courses in introductory sociology such as Introduction to Sociology and Principles of Sociology.

"Be fearful of strangers," "beauty is only skin deep," "haste makes waste," "actions speak louder than words," -who among us is not familiar with these sayings? Adages such as these shape everyday conventional wisdom, the beliefs that constitute a culture s common knowledge. However, conventional wisdom often contains only elements of truth, and social patterns and behaviors frequently contradict the wisdoms we embrace.

The Third Edition of Second Thoughts: Seeing Conventional Wisdom Through the Sociological Eye addresses the disparities that exist between conventional wisdom and social life. Through twenty-two essays, authors Janet M. Ruane and Karen A. Cerulo examine popular conceptions of important social subjects that we may accept as commonly held beliefs. This book illuminates how reviewing conventional wisdom with a sociological eye can lead to a more insightful understanding of social life.

Key FeaturesHighlights the key terms, ideas, and theories in each chapter that are defined in the glossaryIncludes exercises that reinforce the ideas discussed in each chapter and help students apply sociology beyond the classroomContains an annotated guide that recommends both traditional and Internet resources for further reading

New to the Third Edition

Two new essays have been added on addressing individualism and community issues (Essay 7) and exploring technology s impact on our lives (Essay 21)Updated essays incorporate new sociological issues, such as terrorism, new communication technologies, and corporate ethicsRevised chapters that include the latest census data and the most recent statistical reports

Second Thoughts, Third Edition is an excellent supplementary textbook for introductory sociology courses. It offers a tried-and-true approach to nurturing critical analysis in undergraduate sociology students taking courses such as introductory sociology, social problems, organizations, institutions, and structures, and social theory. "