Author: Jeanne H. Ballantine
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2007-06-15
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ISBN-13: 9781412962575
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Order this DISCOUNTED BUNDLE, and your students save! Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology introduces the discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated, comprehensible framework from which to view the world. In each chapter, authors Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts provide an organizing theme that is not exclusively tied to one theoretical paradigm to help students see relationships between topics. Our Social World presents the perspective of students living in the larger global world. Key Features Offers a strong global focus: A global perspective is integrated into each chapter to encourage students to think of global society as a logical extension of their own micro world. Illustrates the practical side of sociology: Boxes highlight careers and volunteer opportunities for those with a background in sociology as well as policy issues that sociologists influence. Encourages critical thinking: This book provides various research strategies and illustrates concrete examples of the method being used to help students develop a more sophisticated epistemology. Presents "The Social World Model" in each chapter: This organizing framework helps students understand the interrelatedness of core concepts. Accompanied by High Quality Ancillaries Instructor's Resources on CD-ROM are available to all adopters. IRCDs are available for qualified instructors only. To request an IRCD for this book please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6 am – 5 pm Pacific Time) or by emailing [email protected] with course name and enrollment and your university mailing address to expedite the process. Student study site at www.pineforge.com/ballantinestudy This study site includes e-Flashcards to reinforce key concepts, self-quizzes, web exercises, NPR's This American Life radio segments, and more. Free online access to the 21st Century Sociology: A Reference Handbook to adopters of Our Social World: Plus guides to using that Handbook in conjunction with Our Social World in the classroom - preview them by clicking here! Choose OUR SOCIAL WORLD and a portion of royalties automatically go towards the new SAGE Pine Forge Award! SAGE and Pine Forge Press have developed an Awards Fund in partnership with the American Sociological Association, participating authors, and regional sociological societies to defray costs for graduate students and untenured faculty (by amounts of $1000 each) who wish to attend the ASA's annual pre-conference on Preparing Future Faculty. Intended Audience: This is an ideal text for undergraduate courses in introductory sociology such as Introduction to Sociology and Principles of Sociology. The Engaged Sociologist: Connecting the Classroom to the Community brings the "public sociology" movement into the classroom, as it teaches students to use the tools of sociology to become effective participants in our democratic society. Through exercises and projects, authors Kathleen Korgen and Jonathan M. White encourage students to practice the application of these tools in order to get both hands-on training in sociology and experience with civic engagement in their communities. Key Features Connects the classroom to the community: Chapters relate the key topics covered in Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems courses to civic engagement exercises. Provides fun, interesting, and easy ways to learn the tools of sociology: Each chapter contains both hands-on data collection exercises (e.g. surveys, interviews, observations), and library-based research. Offers a global perspective: Each chapter contains at least one international example on the subject area, connecting students to the global, as well as local and national communities. Illustrates how students can influence society: An "Engaged Sociologist" section highlights a sociologist or sociology student working on an issue presented in the chapter. Entices students to become more active, effective citizens: The book suggests specific actions students can take in their community such as throwing a fundraiser, participating in "actions" via the web, organizing a forum on campus, etc. Additional Resources For Professors: Sample chapters on Culture; Family and the Economy; and Race and Ethnicity A sample syllabus for using this text in an Intro to Sociology course; Interested in chapter-by-chapter test banks? Contact your sales rep at [email protected] or by calling 1-866-434-2577. Verification of adoption of this text required to receive test bank. For Students: Research guidelines Links to websites and peer-reviewed articles related to the topics covered in each of the chapters, Exercises linked to Research and Ethics (Chapter 3) and other exercises; A survey, scoring sheet, interview guidelines, and more for Chapter 12, Resources for Civic-Engagement Organizations, Job and Volunteer Opportunities, and more Intended Audience: This is an excellent, low-cost supplemental as well as an effective brief stand-alone core text for a variety of undergraduate courses in Introductory Sociology such as Principles of Sociology, Social Problems, Applied Sociology, and more.
