Sociology: Books

This book is intended for the drug course taught out of sociology and/or criminology/criminal justice departments. This text provides a broader sociological perspective on drug use than any other text currently on the market, and has an extensive section on methods and statistics for measuring drug use (important in particular for sociology students).

Everyday Sociology Reader combines classic and contemporary readings by sociologists and seeks to meet students where they are, offering observations on popular culture, family life, news events, and other aspects of everyday life.

Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach is heralded by students and instructors alike as the most friendly and inviting introduction to sociology available. James Henslin guides students on an intellectual voyage through through the sociological imagination, helping them better understanding both themselves and their world. With humor, personal reflection and illuminating examples, he shares with readers his passion for sociology.

Wideranging and authoritative, this bestselling sociology dictionary is the most informative of its kind. It is packed with over 2,500 entries. With terms taken from sociology and the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science, it provides widespread coverage of all aspects of sociology, from adaptation to zero tolerance . It also contains biographies covering key figures, such as Gilles Deleuze and Erich Fromm. Jargon-free entries areelaborated with clear descriptions and in-depth analysis, many using real-life examples, making even the most complicated subjects easy to understand.

Editor Lauri S. Friedman has compiled fascinating essays that discuss social networking. Recognizing the intimate relationship between subject and reader, this book weaves together different points of view to make complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Readers will learn about social networking's effect on young people, safety issues, cyberterrorism, and the future of online social networking.