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SOC, 6th Edition

Nijole V. Benokraitis

  • Copyright 2019
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SOC 6th Edition by Nijole V. Benokraitis
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Overview

Through ongoing research into students’ workflows and preferences, SOC from 4LTR Press combines an easy-reference textbook with Chapter Review Cards and an innovative online experience--all at an affordable price. New for this edition, MindTap is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap.

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Meet the Authors

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Nijole V. Benokraitis

Nijole V. Benokraitis, professor of sociology at the University of Baltimore, received a B.A. in sociology and English from Emmanuel College, an M.A. in sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana and a doctorate in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin. She has served as both chair and graduate program director of the University of Baltimore's Department of Sociology and has chaired numerous university committees. She has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited eight books, including CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES: CHARACTERISTICS, VARIATIONS, AND DYNAMICS; FEUDS ABOUT FAMILIES: CONSERVATIVE, CENTRIST, LIBERAL, AND FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES; MODERN SEXISM: BLATANT, SUBTLE, AND COVERT DISCRIMINATION; and SEEING OURSELVES: CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY, AND CROSS-CULTURAL READINGS IN SOCIOLOGY. In addition, she has published numerous articles and book chapters on such topics as institutional racism and discrimination against women in government and higher education.

What's New

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  • Extensive Inclusivity & Diversity review to update biased language and provide better coverage to marginalized identities and persons.
  • Chapters 14, 15 and 16 have been heavily updated to reflect currency in the ever changing topics of health, the environment, and social change. In all chapters, tables, figures, research and statistics have been updated to the most current data available.

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  • Shorter, comprehensive chapters in a modern design present content in a more engaging and accessible format that increases the number of students who read the chapter without minimizing coverage for your course. Current examples, often with eye-catching photos and engaging captions, challenge students’ existing perceptions about the world and develop their abilities to think critically.
  • Tear-Out Review Cards at the back of the Student Editions provide students a portable study tool containing all of the pertinent information for class and test preparation.
  • Access everything you need in one place. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. And give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
  • Empower your students to reach their potential. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. And students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress.
  • Your course. Your content. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content including OER. Personalize course content to your students' needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • A dedicated team, whenever you need them. MindTap isn't just a tool; it's backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You'll be ready to make an impact from day one. And, we'll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester -- and beyond.
  • Coupled with straightforward course management, assessment and analytics for instructors, SOC with MindTap engages students of all generations and learning styles and integrates seamlessly into your course -- setting the stage for thinking critically about Introduction to Sociology.
  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It's the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.

Table of Contents

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1. Thinking Like a Sociologist.
2. Examining Our Social World.
3. Culture.
4. Socialization.
5. Social Interaction and in Everyday Life.
6. Groups, Organizations, and Institutions.
7. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control.
8. Social Stratification: United States and Global.
9. Gender and Sexuality.
10. Race and Ethnicity.
11. The Economy and Politics.
12. Families and Aging.
13. Education and Religion.
14. Health and Medicine
15. Population, Urbanization, and the Environment.
16. Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology.

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  • ISBN-10: 1337911909
  • ISBN-13: 9781337911900
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  • ISBN-10: 0357687825
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"International MindTap Sociology for Benokraitis' SOC, 6th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the ebook. All online text media materials accessible through this access code are available in EMEA, Latin America, Asia, and India only. "