Sociology 

Accessible with a built-in study guide   Sociology for the 21st Century is the most accessible and valuable text for introductory sociology courses.   The book provides learning styles and strategies for more effective learning, and has a built-in study guide to help students focus their study time.   The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course—simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs—to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySearchLab.   Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning — The new MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking — Critical thinking questions in feature boxes and at the end of each chapter challenge students’ understanding of topics. Engage Students — Exploration of learning styles and personalized study tips included. Explore Theory — Three classic paradigms are discussed. Understand Diversity — Comparative global perspectives integrated with discussions about the economy, politics, education, and religion. Support Instructors - Written activities and assessment in MySearchLab offer instructors supplemental materials to help their students succeed. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205101895 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205101894 - from Amzon