In Conflict and Order: Understanding Society

by Maxine Baca Zinn

This thought-provoking introduction to sociology, written from a conflict perspective, emphasizes four diversity; the struggle to achieve social justice; economic and global transformations in the U.S.; and a global orientation. In Conflict and Order studies the forces that lead to both stability and change in society. The authors show how social problems are structural in origin, and challenge readers to question their own basic beliefs. Topics new to the tenth edition The increasing dominance of the English language worldwide (Ch. 3) Government surveillance and the history of government repression of dissent, both before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (Ch. 6) Who marked more than one race on the 2000 U.S. Census? (Ch. 7) United States companies outsourcing work to other countries where labor and production is less expensive (Ch. 8) Corporate malfeasance and other ethical breaches on the part of corporations (Chs. 8, 13 and 14) Gender gaps in why fewer high school girls than boys enroll in computer classes (Ch. 12) Low-paid, non-unionized workers as the fastest growing labor market sector (Ch. 13) Importance of standardizing education funding and teacher training before standardizing tests for students (Ch.16) The globalization of the world's major religions and the growth of Islam in the United States (Ch.17)

Genres: Sociology, School, College

586 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Felita · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this when I took a course in international political economy. It's a good book for classes because it explains each theory and scenarios clearly.

[Anwar Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introductory text to sociology that analysis everything in terms of the conflict and the order model. This was a required text for my sociology class. It is not very rough, and easy to read for people just getting into the field.