Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life

Continuing his tradition of highly engaging, trade-like writing, best-selling author David Newman once again starts in a familiar place?the everyday world?and then introduces sociological concepts and institutions as they influence students' daily existence. Full of vivid, real-world examples and touching personal vignettes, this text offers a solid introduction to basic sociological concepts and helps students realize their role in constructing, planning, maintaining, and fixing society.