Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials

by Diana Kendall, Rick Linden, Jane Lothian Murray

This mainstream, best-selling text is noted for its especially strong integration of compelling and engaging "Lived Experiences" - extended examples that focus on various social issues to illustrate chapter coverage. These extended examples are introduced with the social issue or application that opens each chapter and are then carried throughout the chapter in various boxes, features, and exercises. Kendall's text is also known for its exceptional coverage of current social issues, along with its integration of race, class, gender, and age perspectives. The author includes diverse theoretical viewpoints, including feminist theory. The author's vivid, applied, personal writing style engages students, and her compelling everyday examples make sociology particularly relevant to the diverse student population of today. The author shows students that sociology involves important questions and issues that they confront both personally and vicariously.

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, Textbooks

515 pages, Unknown Binding

First published July 1, 1997

Reviews

[Libby]

Uhhhh you bet I'm counting this! I had to read the whole thing for one of my classes!

[Sara Allam]

A very useful book, i enjoyed reading it so much.

[Jordan :)]

Had to read it for school but it was interesting on learning about the topics

[Erin]

I needed this book for one of my college classes but I found so many grammar and spelling mistakes it was ridiculous! The material was interesting but I can't get past all of the mistakes. It was almost like nobody bothered to edit this book! Two stars.

[Joe White]

Up to date and comprehensive as an introductory school text, or for general information reading.