Essentials of Sociology

by Richard P. Appelbaum, Deborah Carr, Mitchell Duneier

Demonstrate the power of sociology for understanding today―and preparing for tomorrow Drawing on up-to-the-minute examples, cutting-edge research, and the most current data, Essentials of Sociology powerfully illustrates how a sociological imagination can make us more thoughtful members of our social world, better citizens, and more effective future workers. (NEW) “Employing Your Sociological Imagination” features highlight the practical value of sociology to a wide range of careers. Extensive pedagogy and innovative media help students not only succeed in the course, but also develop the skills necessary for life beyond college.

Genres: Sociology, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School, Social Science, College, Society

632 pages, Loose Leaf

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Maria]

I had to read this book for my sociology class and you better believe I’m counting it towards my Goodreads challenge because goddamit textbooks are the only thing I’ve read this semester and I’m tired... but to say something positive uh... good book. My sociology professor was the sweetest and coolest man ever, and my classmates for this class were all amazing. So yeah, this book carries to me memorable moments from our Blackboard meetings and failed attempt of everyone in the group chat to actually meet IRL

[Talycat45]

Honestly this is one of the better textbooks I've had to read. The content is interesting to me and the structure the author uses makes it feel more conversational. I also think the examples used are really beneficial for the explanation of the vocab and keeping the reader interested. If I had more time, I would've actually finished reading this book for class, but the semester has come to an end which is why I'm "abandoning" it.

[Milkcrate]

I actually read the 9th edition digital version, where you have to be always online and logged in. It's like a book, but worse.

as for content, it's got some interesting stuff in there. I learnt a lot about the old sociology boys Weber, Durkheim, and Marx, and their theories. I feel as though the book goes over a whole lot of content, but not a whole lot of detail. It's for an into course, so that's to be expected I guess.

[FRANCIS VANDI]

Essential

[Larry]

An introduction text to the field of sociology. It provided a good look at various aspects of the field and some interesting facts and figures that are sure to make students look at our social world a bit differently.

[David Bates]

I can't rate a textbook higher than a three on principle.

I'll say this - this textbook didn't fill me with the despair one usually feels when faced with a textbook. It was okay.

[K8💅]

SOC 1004, i will miss you

[Maya]

3.5, it took me a while to get through it...