Sociology Spring 2017 Catalog by Cognella, Inc

SOCIOLOGY CATALOG

SPRING/SUMMER

2017

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EXPLORING THE ROOTS OF SOCIAL THEORY AND INQUIRY Making Sense of Social Life Devereaux Kennedy This hybrid text analyzes well-known social studies addressing contemporary issues and instructs through examples that demonstrate how social scientists use concepts, data, and methods to construct images of social reality and address specific problems. Readers learn to evaluate the soundness of theorizing, assess the coherence of concepts, weigh the merits of methodological approaches, and consider how data is employed to address social and intellectual problems. Devereaux Kennedy earned his Ph.D. in sociology at Binghamton University. He is currently a professor at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, where he teaches courses in sociological theory, and social deviance and social control.

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NARRATIVES ON POSITIVE AGING Recipes for Success Lisa E. Cox This text highlights the true stories and enhanced writing of diverse contributors on subjects related to positive aging. Organized thematically, the various chapters address topics such as family life, storytelling, the impact of money and career, sexual identity, politics, and more, and the part these play in lives that continue to be well-lived. Dr. Lisa E. Cox is an associate professor of social work and gerontology at Stockton University in New Jersey, and the Research Chair of the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center on Successful Aging.

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MACRO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE Working for Change in a Multicultural Society Michael Reisch This book gives students the foundational skills and knowledge required for effective practice in social and human services, healthcare organizations, social networks and communities. It emphasizes the relationship between structural and institutional inequalities and the experiences of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. Michael Reisch is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He received the Significant Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council on Social Work Education in 2014 and was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare in 2016.

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VOICES OF COLOR Original Writings Rooted in Authentic Experience Written and edited by Gail A. Bauman, Ph.D. This anthology features powerful personal narratives from young adults of color. They are by turns joyous, heart-wrenching, wise, sassy, humorous, hopeless, hopeful, tragic, and triumphant. Written over a span of twenty-five years, the collection provides insight into the world as they experience as, described in their own words and on their own terms. Gail A. Bauman earned her Ph.D. in elementary education from Florida State University and went on to complete post-doctoral work at a variety of institutions including Stanford University.

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PARENT EDUCATION Working with Groups and Individuals Deborah Campbell and Glen Palm This text revises Group Parent Education, first published in 2004, by introducing new concepts and strategies and expanding the approach for parent groups to include working individually with parents. It includes new resources and service delivery models and introduces a continuum of parent education services in a conceptual framework from prevention to intervention, and focuses on relationship-building between the parent educator and parents. It also examines common issues and challenges in the parent educator role. Deborah Campbell holds an M.S. in parent education and counseling. She has been an adjunct faculty member at St. Cloud State University since 1989 and is a licensed parent educator. Glen Palm, Ph.D., CFLE, is a professor emeritus at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Dr. Palm is a licensed parent educator and has worked in the field for 35 years.

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BULLYING A Neuroscience Perspective Jan Leslie Holtz Written for education professionals seeking to develop anti-bullying programs, this text blends research in neuropsychology, sexual harassment, and violence to address the developmental, psychological, and social roots of bullying, and how understanding of cognitive function is essential in the development of successful programs. It also discusses the importance of the school environment and social support. Jan Leslie Holtz is a professor of psychology at Saint Benedict Saint Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University, where she teaches abnormal psychology, neuropsychology, and child, couples, and family therapy. Her areas of interest include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and abuse.

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RACE, DELINQUENCY, AND JUVENILE JUSTICE James Windell and Abu Mboka

This text provides an overview of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system as they are influenced by issues of race and ethnicity. The anthology explores how race and racism play a role in who is arrested, who is adjudicated in juvenile courts, and who ends up in juvenile facilities or adult prisons. James Windell has worked for many years as a court clinical psychologist. He is an adjunct faculty member of criminal justice at Wayne State University and a lecturer at Oakland University, both in Michigan. Abu Mboka holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University and worked for several years at a juvenile corrections facility where he was assigned to violent offenders, sex offenders, and substance abusers. Dr. Mboka is now an associate professor of criminal justice at California State University, Stanislaus.

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COUNSELING THEORY AND PRACTICE, SECOND EDITION Edward Neukrug

Developed for those new to helping profession practice, this text explains what it means to be an effective helper, discusses foundations of classic counseling and psychotherapy theories, provides an overview of emerging theories, and gives students the opportunity to develop their own approaches to counseling and psychotherapy practice. Edward Neukrig earned his doctorate in counselor education at the University of Cincinnati. He is a professor at Old Dominion University and a licensed professional counselor with experience in outpatient therapy, crisis counseling, and private practice.

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SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society Michael Reisch ÂŠ 2017

Part standard text, part anthology, this book provides a clear, conceptual social justice framework and up-to-date analyses of contemporary social policy issues. The text uses case studies and rigorous analysis to explore the relationship of social policy to economic, social, and culture transformation and the ongoing conflict between universal and populationspecific conceptions of social welfare.

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THE RESEARCH TOOLKIT Problem-Solving Processes for the Social Sciences Bruce D. Friedman ÂŠ2017

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This text presents research as a scientific art form. The book takes readers through a stepby-step process to help them arrive at a research protocol that aligns with their unique problem-solving styles. It shows how to organize problems into manageable steps and tap into the creativity involved in developing solutions.

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FAMILY THERAPY From Theory to Practice Jon Winek ÂŠ2017

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This text discusses relevant family therapy theories within their historical and philosophical contexts, explores the relationships of these theories to one another, and links them to their applications in practice. Specific theories discussed include psychodynamic, Bowen family systems therapy, Satir transformational and symbolic-experiential, Mental Research Institute, structural, strategic, Milan, solution-focused brief and constructivist therapy, narrative, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral family therapy.

RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK David Royse ÂŠ2017

This text prepares students to think in terms of evidence-based practice by involving them in relevant, contemporary studies demonstrating various aspects of research methodology. The book uses a story of two students engaged in internships who are asked to design a program and evaluate it in their practicum to demonstrate how research decisions and activities take place in day-to-day work

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RESEARCH METHODS & DATA ANALYSIS FOR MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES By Thanh V. Tran, Siyon Rhee, and Ce Shen ©2017 This text introduces research methodology to social work students and practitioners. The text teaches students how to collect and analyze data (in SPSS and Strata) that is suitable for each type of research design. It prepares individuals to conduct applied social science research in a variety of fields including health and mental health, ethnic studies, acculturation, family violence, LGBT studies, and more.

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This anthology explores what it means to be a twenty-something in contemporary society. The readings examine the newly acknowledged stage of life known as emerging adulthood through a sociological lens, which enables student-readers to understand their personal challenges within the context of public issues.

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PERCEPTIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INTEGRATION RESULTING IN CRISIS A Reflective Workbook Written and edited by Lorraine M. Dinkel ÂŠ2017

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Designed as a workbook for courses on multicultural competence for professional counselors, this text helps practitioners become aware of their own beliefs and attitudes regarding diversity and delivers knowledge that enables them to place this new awareness in a real-world context. Filled with useful exercises and case studies, and rooted in the constructivist and experiential approaches, the text emphasizes self-examination and application.

GANGS AND ADOLESCENT SUBCULTURES Edited by LaTanya Skiffer ÂŠ2017

This anthology provides students the opportunity to analyze gangs and other adolescent subcultures as social phenomena. The book outlines the historical, etiological, behavioral, social, demographic, and environmental characteristics of these prevalent subcultures.

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This text examines social inequality, particularly as it pertains to sexual orientation, through specific examples that illustrate how inequality functions overall. The material provides historical context on the development of inequality and emphasizes the ways people perpetuate inequality in contemporary society. This text is well suited for undergraduate courses in social inequality, sociology, and cultural diversity.

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Written for anthropology and cultural anthropology courses, this text analyzes human beings as biological creatures capable of developing ideas and then manipulating their environments to conform to those ideas. The book takes readers on an intellectually stimulating journey from the origins of physical anthropology in evolution, genetics, and primatology to today’s globalized world of international integration.

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WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR JELLYBEANS? Intersections of Generation, Race, Sex, Culture, and Gender Felecia Carter Harris ÂŠ2017

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When faced with a constant flow of information, how can society adequately explore the intersection of race, spirituality, politics, culture, and gender? This text examines how these concepts affect our views of differences in general, and more importantly, how we view each other. This text is well-suited to courses in African American studies, gender studies, diversity, and sociology.

OVERCHOICE Too Much to Choose From, Too Little Time By Christian Gilde and Fredrick M. Chilson ÂŠ2017

Examining the increasingly common dilemma experienced by consumers who face an overabundance of choices, this text provides context for the quandary and offers tools to help readers cope with it. The book examines overchoice as a psychological theme and establishes its sociological foundations. This timely text is well suited for courses in marketing, consumer behavior, social psychology, and economics.

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This unique anthology brings together works by noted researchers in the field of mass communication who examine sexual and violent content in television, film, music, video games, and advertising. The articles, varying in theme from how sexual and violent content can impact individuals emotionally to public perceptions of homosexual imagery in advertising to the appeal and impact of mediated sports violence, provide a balanced view of the current state of scholarly research in this area.

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Based on over twenty years of classroom experience, this text is written with the teaching sociologist in mind. The book introduces non-major students to the basic theories, concepts, and terms of sociology. Divided into four sections, readers learn the basics of sociological perspective and imagination, how people fit in their social landscapes, various forms of inequality, and the structure of “the daily grind.”

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THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS Edited by Brandon Lang ÂŠ2017

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This anthology explores the sociological significance of sports in the United States and around the world. It features diverse readings and perspectives that illustrate the important role of sports in the lives of millions of people. Accessible and interesting, the book alerts readers to legitimate concerns about sports while also celebrating the positive role that sports play in health and community building.

RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY History, Theory, Institutions, and Policy Edited by Dr. Rashawn Ray ÂŠ2017

This text examines major theoretical and empirical approaches regarding race and ethnicity. Using various sociological theories, social psychological theories, and subcultural approaches, this book gives students a sociohistorical, theoretical, and institutional frame with which to view race and ethnic relations in the twenty-first century.

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This text helps students understand and appreciate the black experience through readings that illustrate the lives, history, and intersecting cultures of African Americans and the development of a unique African American identity. Topics include the history of West Africa before imperialism, the roles of slavery and suppression of the African culture, the origin of blues and jazz music, the role of Black literary artists in the quest for community and identity, and the civil rights movement.

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This text examines issues related to power dynamics in the United States, as well as globally. The book explores discrimination in America, the implications of terrorism, and the impact of terrorism to contemporary social issues. It is designed to enhance readers’ understanding of primary motivations for prejudice and how it manifests in modern society.

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GENDER, SEX, AND SOCIETY

BIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS, SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIONS, IDENTITY, AND THE BODY

REQUEST a Review Copy This text combines peer-reviewed journal articles and original work to create a foundational theoretical framework for exploring concepts and issues of gender, sexuality, and society. The text introduces readers to a variety of authors and research and encourages them to apply what they read to their own lives and experiences.

PATHWAYS TO RESILIENCY

BLACK AND LATINO FAMILIES IN AMERICA

REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology features works of diverse perspectives and outstanding scholarship in the areas of history and acculturation, racism and inequality, education, family and relationships, religion and spirituality, public health issues and practice, and social problems and policy. The material gives readers a deeper understanding of the origins, nature, and extent of these resilient families while exploring the issues that impact them.

MORE LIKE THAN DISLIKE RACE IN AMERICA

REQUEST a Review Copy Based on the premise that in a rapidly changing world people of all colors are facing the same challenges, this book places these challenges before the reader for examination and analysis. Students will come to see that, while issues of race cannot be ignored, there are great benefits to be had in uniting to confront shared challenges.

REAL WORLD, REAL CHALLENGES ADOLESCENT ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

REQUEST a Review Copy This book uses a problem-based learning format to engage students, facilitate learning and retention, and foster critical thinking skills. Rather than focusing on theory the learning modules of the text use common, contemporary issues to illustrate important developmental psychology concepts.

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THE RELATIONSHIP TRAJECTORY READINGS ON COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE

REQUEST a Review Copy Organized to reflect the natural trajectory of relationships, this reader uses primary source texts to engage students and encourage insight into dating, sexuality, marriage, parenting, and divorce as experienced by people from a broad range of cultural backgrounds. Designed to help readers question the meanings of their own experiences and challenge the assumptions they may have about the experiences of others, it asks readers to reexamine their own ideas about what constitutes an intimate relationship, and what such relationships have the potential to be

DEEPLY PRIVATE, INCREDIBLY PUBLIC

READINGS ON THE SOCIOLOGY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION

REQUEST a Review Copy This book educates readers about cultural attitudes toward reproduction and pregnancy, changes taking place in reproductive medicine and technology, the meaning of reproductive power, and what the impact of reproduction and family might mean for them someday. Sensitive and insightful, the book asks students to think critically about something that is a private, mundane, and everyday occurrence, while also being the root cause of some of the most divisive controversies of the modern age.

IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH

SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTHCARE

REQUEST a Review Copy The readings in this book explore the many different approaches medical sociologists take to critically evaluate health and illness as societal, rather than purely individual, concerns. The selected articles highlight the diversity of intellectual discourse in the field and elicit critical thinking, applications of theory, and lively discussion.

SOCIOLOGY AND YOUR WORLD

HOW CULTURE DESIGNS POWER AND PRIVILEGE IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES

REQUEST a Review Copy This text combines peer reviewed articles and original writing to examine complex topics related to inequality and introduce basic sociological concepts, theories, and terms. The material exposes readers to real-world information related to race, class, and gender and encourages them to focus on how their own lives may be impacted.

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SOCIOLOGY IN THE EVERYDAY TEACHING WITH VISUAL MEDIA

REQUEST a Review Copy This text makes it possible for the classroom experience to center on discussion, interaction, and analysis. Media excerpts demonstrate that sociological principles and perspectives can be used to move beyond the superficial and observe society in a deeper, more meaningful way. In addition to media samples, chapters include terminology, concise examples of important concepts, a selection of assignments, and rubric for each.

REQUEST a Review Copy Sexuality Concepts for Social Workers is a research-informed, reader-friendly guide that helps practitioners address sexuality-related issues with a variety of target patient groups. Topics covered include the role of values in sexuality, sexual health and reproduction, relationships, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, sexuality and the lifespan, sex work and sex workers, sexuality in the ill or disabled, and being a sexually healthy adult.

SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR FUTURE PRACTITIONERS

REQUEST a Review Copy This text helps students become familiar with the field of social work through readings that cover topics such as theoretical perspectives for social works, an assessment of at-risk populations, and historical perspectives on social welfare policy. Workbook exercises take learning a step further by giving students a feel for what social workers do on the job and helping them judge what practice area they might want to work in.

SETTLING THE UNSETTLING

UNDERSTANDING AND RESOLVING CONFLICT

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READING THE WORLD AN INTRODUCTION

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

REQUEST a Review Copy This book moves away from an overemphasis on details to focus on the ideas that make sociology both relevant and exciting. It discusses grass roots issues and employs relatable examples to help readers see the immediate and important connection between their lives and the societies and cultures to which they belong.

REQUEST a Review Copy This book deals with the diversity of family types and communication, including chapters dealing with the “dark side” of family abuse and breakup. Diversity in family formation, relationship dynamics, communication style, resource utilization, decision-making approaches, and reconfiguration choices following personal and national disasters are examined.

REQUEST a Review Copy While thoroughly grounded in traditional principles and concepts, the text effectively addresses current social issues such as income inequality, social stratification, race relations, health disparities, and digital age functioning. The book includes relevant, everyday examples that illustrate complex sociological concepts.

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REQUEST a Review Copy This book introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the main themes and concepts of the life course perspective. It shows how these concepts are applied to the analysis of life course events and provides insight into the importance of considering cultural and historical context when examining the life course.

QUEER IN AZTLÁN

CHICANO MALE RECOLLECTIONS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND COMING OUT

REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology gives readers the opportunity to experience deeply personal narratives from queer Chicanos/ Mexicanos. The book explores issues of queer youth identity, sexuality, masculinity, homophobia, sexism, and violence in Mexican and American culture, presents a complex view of queer Chicanos/Mexicanos, and contests dominant sexual norms.

MEN, FATHERHOOD & FAMILIES A BIOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

REQUEST a Review Copy The readings in this text synthesize biological and cultural perspectives by exploring the evolutionary history and adaptive dimensions of human fatherhood, fatherhood in other primates, as well as the ways fatherhood, marriage, and families vary across cultures.

REFLECTIONS FROM THE BOOKSHELF SOCIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN LITERATURE

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VOICES FROM THE MARGINS

FRESH PERSPECTIVES ON AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

REQUEST a Review Copy This text brings together underrepresented voices and perspectives to address an array of topics through the experiences of those with multiple, intersecting marginalized identities. The issues presented speak to what is relevant today through the voices of women, people of color, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities.

REQUEST a Review Copy The readings in this text have been carefully chosen for their ability to bring a wide range of perspectives and salience to the critical and creative thinking approach the authors have developed. The text provides readers with the critical and creative thinking fundamentals needed to get at the essentials of ideas and opinions on today’s social issues.

UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS RISK FACTORS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY

REQUEST a Review Copy This text offers an in-depth look at current eating disorder research. It combines selected readings and original essays to explain how eating disorders develop and clarifies the different types of diagnosable eating disorders. Specific topics include body image and culture, comorbidity, health at every size, eating disorders in men, and intuitive eating.

EMBRACING DIVERSITY

TREATMENT AND CARE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING

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REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology encourages the reader to develop a sociological imagination— an ability to see seemingly simple problems in all their true complexity in order to become thinking, compassionate problem-solvers. Readers will explore social problems affecting the family, the community, the United States, and finally, the whole planet.

REQUEST a Review Copy This workbook offers students a hands-on introduction to how social psychologists develop and test their research questions. Used in conjunction with a comprehensive instructor’s manual, this workbook includes skill building and interactive group activities that lead students through hypothesis generation, experimental design, the institutional review process, data analysis, writing, and dissemination of their research findings.

SPORT, RACE, ACTIVISM, AND SOCIAL CHANGE THE IMPACT OF DR. HARRY EDWARDS’ SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE

REQUEST a Review Copy This text expands on the works of a man who spent three decades working for social justice as an activist, scholar, and public servant. Recognizing that more than forty years later his work is still current and relevant, this book examines the role of Dr. Harry Edwards in fighting against racial injustice in the field of sport.

TECHNOLOGY IN OUR TIME (VOLUME I) DOING DIGITAL MEDIA

REQUEST a Review Copy Volume I: Doing Digital Media explores emerging forms of self identification, self expression, and relationship formation in the online world.

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TECHNOLOGY IN OUR TIME (VOLUME II) THE STAKES OF DIGITAL INCLUSION

REQUEST a Review Copy Volume II: The Stakes of Digital Inclusion examines patterns of differentiated use that characterize participation in the Information Society. In a time when digital access and inclusion can easily be taken for granted, this volume provides an eye-opening look at the importance of such inclusion, and the potential consequences of exclusion.

TECHNOLOGY IN OUR TIME (VOLUME III)

POWER TO THE WIRED: DIGITAL ACTIVISM, POLITICS, AND JOURNALISM

REQUEST a Review Copy Volume III: Power to the Wired: Digital Activism, Politics, and Journalism provides insight into how new media has a part to play in politics and movements for social change.

TECHNOLOGY IN OUR TIME (VOLUME IV) ALL TOGETHER: COLLABORATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE

REQUEST a Review Copy Volume IV: All Together: Collaboration in the Digital Age addresses new media as commercial enterprise. This volume sheds light on the interplay of social and economic processes in the online world.

REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology is a reflection on how members of society can live together without causing harm to others. The solution is rooted in the basic concepts of equality, fairness, and justice, which informed the selected readings. The book uses real-world examples to give students information, and encourages them to think critically about contemporary social issues.

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SOCIOLOGY AND THE GLOBAL SOCIETY POWER, PRIVILEGE, AND PERSPECTIVES

REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology allows professors and students alike to spend more time addressing institutional and systemic inequalities, most notably issues of race, class, and gender. This text is an ideal supplemental reader for introductory sociology courses, as well as classes focusing on social problems and inequality. It can also be used as a stand-alone textbook.

UNDERSTANDING RACE AND ETHNICITY IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY A READER

REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology provides comparative and historical perspectives on race and ethnicity, with a focus on how racial and ethnic relations in the United States, and other parts of the world, came to be. Specific topics include the racialization of poverty, institutionalized racism, Islamaphobia and sexism, and who is identified as white, and why.

LEAD THE WAY

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

REQUEST a Review Copy This text examines major theories, practices, and strategies in community and civic engagement. It provides readers with a working knowledge of such engagement, and discusses the importance of collaborating with active stakeholders to enhance leadership, foster community-building, increase civic participation, and guide policy change.

REQUEST a Review Copy This text provides an overview of classic theories of social inequality, and links these theories to contemporary issues such as racism, sexism, discrimination, and wealth and educational disparities. Each primary source selection is accompanied by an original essay which helps to synthesize the set of readings, and demonstrate their relevance to today’s world.

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REQUEST a Review Copy Written with great sensitivity and an intimate knowledge of the nation and her people, this book examines Iran over the course of 3,000 years of history to help readers understand all that has shaped present-day Iranian culture and the views of Iranians.

WHERE THE MUSIC TAKES YOU

THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC SUBCULTURES

REQUEST a Review Copy This text turns student interest in music into a successful vehicle for educating readers about some of the most fundamental sociological and methodological concepts. It successfully introduces students to the interconnectedness of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

VOICES IN MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY CONTEMPORARY AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

REQUEST a Review Copy This collection of articles written by sociologists, health care providers, public health professionals, lawyers, and students addresses the most salient issues in the field of medical sociology today. The readings cover epidemiology, maternal health, children’s health, legal aspects of health care reform, and the lack of health care for incarcerated women.

REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology encourages readers to become more informed and effective participants within their society by helping them develop a sociological imagination and critical thinking skills about the causes of social problems. These skills are essential to understanding how society works, our role within a society, and how we can take action to effectively combat or solve the social problems that concern us.

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REQUEST a Review Copy The thought-provoking readings in this book challenge readers to question pre-existing notions about the individual self. The selections relate to sociological subfields such as race and ethnicity, sex and gender, religion, and inequality. Prefaces by the author help to contextualize the selections. The discussion questions and suggestions for further reading after each chapter encourage communication and reflection, and promote additional study.

LOCALIZING/GLOCALIZING OPPRESSION

A CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF RACE, CLASS, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY

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SPORTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

ISSUES AND CONTROVERSIES IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS

REQUEST a Review Copy This text informs readers about college sports as a critical aspect of the university education system. The goal of the material is not only to inform and educate, but to stimulate dialogue about college sports, and move understanding of this topic beyond box scores and championships, to encompass ethics, philosophy, sociology, and the education of the student-athlete as a whole person.

VOICES IN SOCIOLOGY

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CORE CONCEPTS

REQUEST a Review Copy Selections in this anthology are each preceded by an introduction to the basic sociological concepts and theories discussed within the article. Students will find the selected articles informative and applicable to real world concerns, while instructors will find that the book offers ample opportunities for class discussion.

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LEARNING STATISTICS

A MANUAL FOR SOCIOLOGY STUDENTS

REQUEST a Review Copy This text presents a unique and class-tested set of pedagogical tools that increase learning and retention, and prepare students for real-world application. This book addresses the selection, use, and interpretation of statistical tools, in conjunction with the presentation of effective results aimed at supporting practical decision-making.

REQUEST a Review Copy This text is designed to supplement traditional textbooks in these fields of study. It includes the original writings of sociologists, psychologists, criminologists, and others. The readings explain how deviance is studied, and teach students about specific behaviors that may be considered norm-violating.

MILLION DOLLAR MUSCLE

A HISTORICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE FITNESS INDUSTRY

REQUEST a Review Copy This book offers a sociological perspective on the fitness industry, discussing how it is driven both by market forces and the culture of individual consumerism. From a small sub-culture it has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry.

LOCAL ISSUES, GLOBAL IMPACT

PERSPECTIVES ON CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

REQUEST a Review Copy The majority of this anthology contains peer-reviewed, empirical and theoretical scholarship grounded in the most current public debates and social problems. This anthology delivers a balanced and comprehensive examination of timely national and international social issues that will encourage discussion and debate and give students the opportunity to think critically about contemporary social issues.

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HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT UNDERSTANDING THIS COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP

REQUEST a Review Copy This introduction to sociology examines the complex relationship between humans and the environment and how this relationship changes over time, with technology as the catalyst. Adopting a thematic approach, this volume focuses on the evolution of societies to illustrate how societies evolve from one evolutionary stage to the next.

DEFECTIVE BODIES

THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTH DISPARITIES-A QUALITATIVE MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY READER

REQUEST a Review Copy The topics in this reader were selected by students which will attract and retain student interest. Topic areas and tools include: Critical examination of the food industry, the epidemic of dieting, depression among African American women, postpartum Depression among Mexican American women, and qualitative studies of the illness experience among diverse racial/ethnic groups.

SOCIAL ISSUES

CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, INNOVATIONS

REQUEST a Review Copy This anthology uses the sociological perspective to enhance understanding of the social, economic, political, and cultural forces that shape social issues in the United States. Based on the preise that not all social issues are social problems, this anthology expands the definition of social issues from problems that need “fixing” to opportunities for improving what already seems to work.