"This text is intended for a one-semester introductory course."--Page 1.

The bravest and most successful attempt yet to bring what is happening in academic sociology to the A-level market.' - Tony Breslin, Times Educational Supplemen

This brief anthology for introductory sociology is a collection of 24 short readings that illustrate key concepts in sociology, relate to the everyday lives of

Comprehensive and engaging, this textbook introduces students not only to foundational sociological work, but also to insights from contemporary sociological th