Introduction to Sociology: Canadian Version Electronic Version |
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Author:
| Ritzer, George Guppy, Neil |
ISBN: | 978-1-4522-9126-0 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Digital product license key |
List Price: | USD $75.00 |
Book Description:
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The Second Edition of Introduction to Sociology, thoroughly revised and updated, continues to show students the relevance of the introductory sociology course to their lives. While providing a rock-solid foundation, George Ritzer illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. As technology flattens the globe, students...
More DescriptionThe Second Edition of Introduction to Sociology, thoroughly revised and updated, continues to show students the relevance of the introductory sociology course to their lives. While providing a rock-solid foundation, George Ritzer illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. As technology flattens the globe, students are challenged to apply a sociological perspective to their world, and to see how "public" sociologists are engaging with the critical issues of today.