Sociology Now, Census Update

by Michael S. Kimmel, Amy Aronson

Exploring the questions of today   Sociology Now reflects the discipline today and explores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask.   Sociology has always offered a way to make sense of the complex and sometimes contradictory forces that shape our social lives in any era. As Sociology Now  explains sociology as both a body of knowledge and a "way of seeing," it shows how the forces of globalization and multiculturalism have come to preoccupy sociologists and influence the way they look at the events and experiences of the early twenty first century. Michael Kimmel, a leading sociologist and gender researcher, and co-author Amy Aronson, a journalist and media scholar, address questions regarding these forces head-on as they make a compelling case for the importance of sociology in the contemporary world.   The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course–simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs–to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySocLab.   Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning – The new MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking – Each chapter opener asks students to consider a paradox that illustrates the complexity of sociology. Engage Students – Unique pedagogical features help students see the connection between research and everyday life. Explore Theory – Classical perspectives integrated with discussions of multiculturalism and globalization. Understand Diversity – Race, class, and gender are discussed both as the foundations of our identity and as sources of inequality. Support Instructors – The test bank is edited by the authors. MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack 0205172768 /  ValuePack  9780205172764

Genres: Sociology

768 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2007

About the author

Michael Scott Kimmel is an American sociologist, specializing in gender studies. He is among the leading researchers and writers on men and masculinity in the world today. The author or editor of more than twenty volumes, his books include The Politics of Manhood, and The History of Men (2005).

His documentary history, "Against the Tide: Pro-Feminist Men in the United States, 1776-1990" (Beacon, 1992), chronicled men who supported women’s equality since the founding of the country. His book, Manhood in America: A Cultural History (1996) was hailed as the definitive work on the subject. Reviewers called the book "wide-ranging, level headed, human and deeply interesting," "superb...thorough, impressive and fascinating."

His most recent book, Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men (2008) is a best-selling investigation of young people’s lives today, based on interviews with more than 400 young men, ages 16-26. Feminist icon Gloria Steinem said that "Michael Kimmel's Guyland could save the humanity of many young men – and the sanity of their friends and parents."

Kimmel holds the position of Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in New York, and is a spokesperson of NOMAS (The National Organization For Men Against Sexism).

He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his family.

Reviews

[Samantha]

It is all too easy to expect a book to be bland because it is a requirement, but this book had a few nice surprises. I really enjoyed the smaller features, such as the "Did you know?" sections (some of which have stuck with me and been fun little conversation pieces).

I actually read a bit of it out loud to some religion studies majors/minors and they were quite interested.

I also like the idea of the various covers, though I may have personally executed it differently. The covers themselves managed to be a topic of discussion and all in all, I really didn't mind the book too much as far as textbooks tend to go.