Society: The Basics (6th Edition)

For one-quarter/semester Introductory Sociology courses. Society: The Basics, Sixth Edition, offers a complete multimedia learning program in sociology including a carefully coordinated package that includes the textbook, a free interactive CD-ROM in every copy, and an innovative Companion WebsiteaA A . As in the past, this number one seller features a balanced theoretical foundation: structural-functional, symbolic-interaction, and social-conflict analysis is supplemented by cultural ecology, social exchange theory, and sociobiology. In addition, the three main themes that make up the core of the book remain: Social Diversity within the United States; a Global Perspective; and an emphasis on Critical Thinking.