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KEY FEATURES OF SOCIOLOGY IN ACTION, THIRD EDITION

New to this Edition:

• Includes only perspectives and midrange theories that relate directly to the subject matter in each chapter.
• New Doing Sociology, Discussion Questions, and Sociologists in Action features (each including a discussion question). All Doing Sociology learning activities in the text are now assignable activities in Vantage.
• Some Doing Sociology activities prompt students to analyze and interpret data from charts, tables, and maps in the text. The Third Edition contains more of these activities that can be completed in less than 15 minutes.
• Without adding to their length, all chapters have been thoroughly updated, including, but not limited to, new or updated coverage of:
  • The January 6 insurrection, political polarization, and instability
  • The Covid-19 pandemic and its repercussions on individuals and society
  • The latest issues facing the LGBTQ community, people of color, immigrants, and refugees
  • Student loan debt
  • Climate change
  • The connections among social position, place and health, and life expectancy
  • The relationship between sociological knowledge and democracy

Key Features:

• Each chapter is contributed by an expert in that subject who also uses active learning techniques in his or her classroom.
• Several Doing Sociology learning activities in each chapter provide instructors with an abundance of ready-to-use activities for a wide range of instructional settings.
• Choose from a variety of activity types including personal reflection, content and data analysis, collaboration and group activities, observations, and short guided-research projects.
• Consider This discussion questions encourage students to think more deeply about concepts for in-class discussions or assignments.
• Sociologists in Action boxes spotlight the work of a student or a professional sociologist to illustrate how students can use sociological tools to make a positive impact on society.
• Chapter Summaries emphasize key chapter content as a quick study reference, helping reinforce material.
• Check Your Understanding questions help students stop and self-assess whether they comprehend the key points of every section.
• Key terms and a glossary reinforce and define concepts to encourage on-the-spot comprehension.