The Real World

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The #1 book makes sociology relevant for students

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Make the familiar strange.

Terrible Magnificent Sociology

Second Edition

Reinventing the introductory sociology textbook

Introduction to Sociology

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The most trusted textbooks in introduction to sociology.

Essentials of Sociology 

Ninth Edition

Give students the sociological skills to understand the world today—and prepare for tomorrow.

Race in America

Third Edition

The most intersectional book equips students to engage with the most urgent issues of our time.

Social Problems

Fifth Edition

An engaging, unconventional guide for how to think about social problems.

The Family

Fourth Edition

Learn the story—and the sociology—behind the data about today’s families.

Families as They

Really Are

Third Edition

Original essays that explore how families operate in everyday life.

Gender

Third Edition

The new gold standard for sociology of gender courses.

The Art and Science of Social Research

Second Edition

Show your students how social research really unfolds.

American Society and How It Really Works

Third Edition

The definitive critical introduction to American society.