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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.
Accompanied by High
Quality Ancillaries:
- Instructor′s
Resources on CD-ROM are available to all adopters. Contact us for
more information
- 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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SAGE and Pine Forge Press have developed a Scholarship Fund in partnership
with the American Sociological Association, participating authors, and regional
sociological societies to defray costs for graduate students and untenured
faculty (by amounts of $1000 each) who wish to attend the ASA′s annual
pre-conference on Preparing Future Faculty.
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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.
As one of the most noteworthy and popular
sociology books of all time, The McDonaldization of Society
demonstrates the power of the sociological imagination to today′s readers in a
way that few other books have. A major effort has been made in The
McDonaldization of Society 5 to update many examples to speak
relevantly to today′s student. This engaging book, sure to spark debate both in
and out of the classroom, connects the everyday world of the "twenty-something"
consumer with sociological analysis.
New to McDonaldization 5
- Presents a new concluding
chapter on Starbuckization: A new Chapter 10 titled "The Starbuckization
of Society?" examines the Starbucks phenomenon in relation to
McDonaldization.
- Links pop culture to
McDonaldization with contemporary examples: Updated examples include
online dating services, Viagra, MDMA (Ecstasy), text messaging, Chipotle,
Pollo Campero, extreme sports, robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system,
Snack Wraps, megachurches, and more.
- Features an increased focus
on globalization: Global issues are more prevalent throughout this
edition, particularly in the discussion of the relationship between
McDonaldization and the environment in Chapter 7.
- Looks at precursors and
future possibilities of McDonaldization: A revised Chapter 2 combines a
discussion of the precursors of McDonaldization and content on dealing
with contemporary changes in, and future possibilities of, a McDonaldized
world.
Ancillaries
- An Instructor′s
Resource CD-ROM features PowerPoint presentations, suggested
essay questions and activities, video resources, teaching tips, an
interview with the author, and more
- A student study site
at www.pineforge.com/mcdonaldizationstudy5 includes interviews
with the author, Learning from SAGE Journal Articles, student activities,
and more
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 [email protected] with course name and enrollment and your
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