{"product_id":"contemporary-society-an-introduction-to-social-science-9781138100275","title":"Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science\u003c\/strong\u003e by Perry, John. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781138100275.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis best-selling text emphasizes why social and cultural changes are the pervasive realities of our time. A key theme of Contemporary Society is that the transition from an industrial to a post-industrial order in today’s world is fraught with difficulties, as was the transition from an agricultural to an industrial order in an earlier era. Within this framework, we can observe the increasing fragmentation of the social order today, which tends to lead people away from community and a common purpose, more often bringing conflict and disunity. Still, countervailing social forces are also at work, providing some stability--some shelter in a sea of change. Ever more, societies are faced with the rapid and transformative power of information technology, which helps propel separate groups of people into a global entity.This introduction to the social sciences shows what the authors have learned from such disciplines as anthropology, geography, history, sociology, psychology, political science, and economics--and how to apply social science approaches to an ever-faster tempo of change. The authors cover family life, interaction with others, racial and ethnic diversity, education, religion, population, environment, and many other topics analyzed in a student-friendly approach.\nNew to this Edition\nThe integration and flow of the text has been improved for better student comprehension.\nExpanded selection of Web Links to many more sites for student research, many relevant to their interests and entertainment choices\nEnriched focus on applying social science knowledge to current events (transcending a complete reliance on assumptions from the media)\nNew\/expanded coverage on topics throughout the book, including\nNew findings from global warming research and its implications for social life and policy\nNew developments in race relations in an integrated approach throughout many chapters\nDeepening inequality and the implications that threaten family, education, and student futures―nationally and globally\nGender, including new developments in legal gay marriage and transgender\nExpanded coverage of genetics and the medical potential of human genome sequencing\nNew developments in astrophysics and their potential implications for society\nUpdated Statistics throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44976778838069,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138100277","price":51.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138100275_23b906c4-b095-4204-b8fd-855aad2e0181.jpg?v=1778721514","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/contemporary-society-an-introduction-to-social-science-9781138100275","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}