Sociology in Action, Third Edition is an introductory text that encourages doing sociology through real-world activities that emphasize hands-on work, application, and learning by example. Edited by Kathleen Odell Korgen and Maxine P. Atkinson, this text explains sociology′s key concepts and theories, and pairs that foundational coverage with a series of carefully developed, assignable learning activities that prompt students to think and reflect, observe, analyze, investigate, and apply what they are learning.

Sociology in Action, Third Edition is an introductory text that encourages doing sociology through real-world activities that emphasize hands-on work, application, and learning by example. Each chapter is written by a specialist in that subject who also shares a passion for active learning. Edited by Kathleen Odell Korgen and Maxine P. Atkinson, this text explains sociology′s key concepts and theories, and pairs that foundational coverage with a series of carefully developed, assignable learning activities that prompt students to think and reflect, observe, analyze, investigate, and apply what they are learning.

Chapter 1. Training Your Sociological Eye - Kathleen Odell Korgen
Chapter 2. Understanding Theory - Kathleen S. Lowney
Chapter 3. Using Research Methods - Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur and Amanda M. Jungels
Chapter 4. Recognizing Culture - David E. Rohall
Chapter 5. Understanding Socialization and Interaction - Amy Sodaro
Chapter 6. Identifying Deviant - Rena C. Zito
Chapter 7. Confronting Economic Inequality - Sandra Enos
Chapter 8. Constructing Gender, Sex, and Sexuality - Maxine P. Atkinson
Chapter 9. Recognizing the Importance of Race - Kathleen Odell Korgen
Chapter 10. Understanding Institutions: Politics and the Economy - Richard A. Zdan
Chapter 11. Understanding Institutions: Family - Carissa Froyum
Chapter 12. Understanding Institutions: Education - Melissa S. Fry
Chapter 13. Experiencing Health, Illness, and Medical Care - Amy Irby-Shasanmi
Chapter 14. Understanding Institutions: Religion - Andrea N. Hunt
Chapter 15. Saving the Environment - John Chung-En Liu
Chapter 16. Changing Society through Social Movements - Wendy M. Christensen
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