Second thoughts : sociology challenges conventional wisdom /
Introducing students to core sociological concepts by debunking popular misconceptions Is it true that "numbers don't lie?" Is America "the land of equal opportunity?" Is marriage a "dying institution?" Oft-repeated adages like these shape our beliefs about the soc...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles, CA :
SAGE Publications, Incorporated,
2020.
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| Edition: | Seventh edition. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Introducing students to core sociological concepts by debunking popular misconceptions Is it true that "numbers don't lie?" Is America "the land of equal opportunity?" Is marriage a "dying institution?" Oft-repeated adages like these shape our beliefs about the society we live inches Each essay in Second Thoughts reviews a conventional wisdom familiar to both instructors and students. The authors introduce relevant sociological concepts and theories in order to explain, qualify, and sometimes debunk that conventional wisdom. This unique text encourages students to step back and sharpen their analytic focus. 23 engaging essays reveal the complexity of social reality and demonstrate the role of sociology in everyday life. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (380 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781506345772 : |