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Essentials of Sociology &

Introduction to Sociology

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American Society and How It Really Works

The definitive critical introduction to American society.

Social Problems

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

The Family

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

Families as They

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Gender

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The new gold standard for sociology of gender courses.

The Art and Science of Social Research

Second Edition

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Race in America

Second Edition

Equip your students to engage with the most urgent issues of our time.

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