Richard T. Schaefer Knihy

Richard T. Schaefer's "Sociology Matters" is a concise introduction to the discipline of sociology. Its straightforward style, streamlined design, and highly focused coverage make it the perfect affordable, ultra brief, introductory text for instructors who use a variety of materials in their course. The new fourth edition includes new chapter opening vignettes and up to date coverage of current topics such as the Virginia Tech shooting and the use of virtual networks such as Facebook.

Three basic premises guide this highly successful introductory text – first that theory and research must be both comprehensive and clear, second that the text must show how sociology is relevant both to the study of society and to students’ lives, and third that sociology can play a valuable role in teaching critical thinking skills. To that end, this solid, well-respected text combines a balanced three-perspective approach with excellent student-oriented examples, and distinctive social policy sections in a concise presentation that offers an alternative to full-length books.

This book of readings includes part introductions, a preface to each article, study questions and an index.