Introduction to Sociology

by H V James, M B Johnson

Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book's conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today's students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface. The images in this textbook are grayscale.

Authors include: Heather Griffiths, Nathan Keirns, Eric Strayer, Susan Cody-Rydzewski, Gail Scaramuzzo, Tommy Sadler, Sally Vyain, Jeff Bry, Faye Jones

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, Textbooks, School, Reference, Amazon

138 pages, Paperback

Published May 3, 2018

Reviews

[Xeon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read and reviewed with Sociology 9e by Giddens.

www.goodreads.com/review/show/4735714715

[Roy Madrid · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very readable textbook that doesn’t have too much fluff in the stories to distract from the key points to be made. Definitely a good book, but not particularly great; felt very vanilla. Which could be everything you’re looking for in a textbook, I don’t know. I’m not judging.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finished it in a week while waiting for my online instructor to open up the assignments and discussion boards. It was a lot faster and less comprehensive than the psychology book by the same publisher. Then again, sociology is a lot simpler a field than psychology, isn't it? It's a decent textbook, but very liberal.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a free sociology textbook published by OpenStax. It has the basics for an introductory freshman course, even if the explanations for some critical concepts seem brief. The end of each chapter includes a short glossary of terms and self-quiz questions.

[Atila Yumusakkaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

You don't need to be a sociologist or a sociology student to read this book. We surely live in a community where people interact with each other. That's why we need to know in detail what factors effect this. The book deals with every subject one may think of regardng sociology, explains them refering to the different point of views.

[Ed Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Survey Text

This book covers the landscape for an intro sociology course well. Easy to read and absorb, the book is fairly typical as far as content and writing. As an OpenStax book, it’s free and well worth using.

[Quynh · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time ever read a textbook which is not a technical one. Fascinating!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for School

My college used this for my SOC 101 class. It was an interesting read for my assignments. It's a very interesting g topic.

[Luminescence Goh · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Introduction to Sociology* by Heather Griffiths, Nathan Keirns, and Eric Strayer is an excellent resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human society. It provides a comprehensive overview of key sociological concepts, theories, and methods, making it ideal for students or anyone seeking to learn about societal structures, relationships, and cultural dynamics. The book is well-organized, covering topics such as socialization, inequality, family, and education, all while offering clear explanations and real-world examples.

What makes this textbook particularly intriguing is its potential as a resource for writers, especially those looking to craft intricate, character-driven narratives in genres like fantasy. The insights into human behaviour and societal constructs can help build more authentic worlds and diverse character motivations. For example, understanding class structures, power dynamics, or social norms could inspire the development of unique fictional societies in a fantasy novel.

Overall, *Introduction to Sociology* is more than just a study tool—it’s a gateway to exploring human interactions on a deeper level. Whether for academic study or as inspiration for world-building in creative writing, this book offers valuable content that can be adapted across different fields of interest.

[Laureena Mardini · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book does what is expected of it. I appreciated the efforts put into making it, especially since it is an open-source reference for students. I relied on it for my Sociology course and enjoyed it a lot. It's simple and straightforward. Some might criticize it for being too liberal, but I see that it's important to explore all the aspects discussed in it. It was quite informative and enjoyable to read even outside an academic curriculum. However, pay attention to the fact that it mainly focuses on the USA. Still, the universal sociological basis needed is there.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good, brief explanation on basic sociological concepts. I took points off for being too biased towards left-leaning politics, but hey, it's a free college textbook so that's par for the course. It's just a shame because there were lots of opportunities to explore differences of opinion which one would think relevant to a sociology course.

[Dara · Rating 3 out of 5]

The information and definitions were good but the book is pretty outdated considering it has items from 2014 and 2015 as breaking news. It addresses issues some of which have already been decided by the supreme court or have evolved into different issues today.

[Marty · Rating 2 out of 5]

biased

extremely polarizing in its political and social views. Multiple points throughout the book are made in the attempt to sway the reader in the pilot and social direction the author clearly leans in.

[Justin Fry · Rating 5 out of 5]

When it comes to sociological matters. This may not be the BEST book to start on. But it did get me through a Intro to Sociology class. So I like it. Thanks book.
Seriously tho. That professor was ass.

[Vivian Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book to get your feet wet in the sociology field.

[Karlalou · Rating 5 out of 5]

It says "introduction to sociology." I don't understand why, if you already know sociology very well, you read it and have to come here to degrade it. I enjoyed reading it and it's a great book.

[Ahmed Abdelraouf Elgeidie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvelous book

Great basics and intro for sociology. Recommended for general readers. You will enjoy it. Thanks OpenStax. A great simplified text worth reading.

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, OpenStax!

[Rayna Washpun · Rating 3 out of 5]

No comment

No comment i did not like it dislike this book wasn't enough to made a fair judgement of this book.