Introduction to Sociology

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Proud sponsor of the 2019 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Awardenabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. Join the conversation with one of sociologys best-known thinkers. This Fourth Edition of George Ritzers Introduction to Sociology shows students the relevance of sociology to their lives. While providing a rock-solid foundation Ritzer illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization consumer culture the digital world and the "McDonaldization" of society. With examples on every page from current events and contemporary research to stories about "public" sociologists who are engaging with the critical issues of today the text demonstrates the power of sociology to explain the world and address the diversity of questions that sociologists seek to answer. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award A Complete Teaching & Learning Package SAGE Premium Video Included in the interactive eBook! SAGE Premium Video tools and resources boost comprehension and bolster analysis. Learn more. Interactive eBook Includes access to SAGE Premium Video multimedia tools and much more! Save when you bundle the interactive eBook with the new edition. Order using bundle ISBN: 978-1-5443-0887-6 SAGE coursepacks FREE!Easily import our quality instructor and student resource content into your schools learning management system (LMS) and save time. Learn more. SAGE edge FREE online resources for students that make learning easier. See how your students benefit.