Empirical Approaches to Sociology: A Collection of Classic and Contemporary Readings (3rd Edition)

A unique collection of readings rich in data that address significant sociological issues and demonstrate the interplay between sociological insight and empirical observations. Empirical Approaches to Sociology is the only introductory level reader to offer a selection of major articles that are rich in data, yet may be easily understood without advanced math skills. Using original sources, the book gives students a chance to see how research findings are interpreted and incorporated into sociological theory.