Study Guide for Sociology: Discovering Society

Bringing sociological theory alive for the students of the 90's, this comprehensive introductory textbook covers all areas of sociology with the most up-to-date research and theories. Dr. Stockard focuses not only on sociologists' concern with social issues but also on using social science to address these issues. Theories are introduced in context, as needed, to show that sociological thinking is motivated by the need to understand a given problem. In tandem with the theories, Dr. Stockard presents the research methodology used by researchers to test, modify and develop theories and solve problems. To bring the macro issues closer to the student, Dr. Stockard uses personalized examples and accounts of real-life situations to illustrate sociological principles.