{"product_id":"sociology-robert-h-lauer-9780195329780","title":"Sociology: Contours of Society","description":"Robert and Jeanette Lauer's \u003cem\u003eSociology: Contours of Society\u003c\/em\u003e offers comprehensive but concise coverage in an affordable paperback format that does not overwhelm students. This unique text \u003cem\u003espeaks\u003c\/em\u003e to students. Its student-oriented, conversational writing style and inviting design connects with students on their own level--and asks them to apply what they learn to their own lives. Many examples, vignettes, and inserts include student-written material, which draws students into the text. There is little use of sociological jargon. All concepts are highlighted and defined as they are introduced. Each of the major sociological approaches is presented, with a balance between theoretical and empirical material. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eA special emphasis on critical thinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chapter Two shows students how to apply critical thinking to both popular and professional sources of information. Every chapter features an example of thinking critically well as a critical thinking exercise.\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eThe use of engaging social science research.\u003c\/strong\u003e This adds a unique degree of factual content to the text. Every chapter makes reference to the type of research reported (e.g., participant observation, survey, experiment, etc.).\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eThe integration of theory and methods.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both theory and methods are introduced in Chapter One, and their uses in various research studies are integrated into every subsequent chapter.\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eThe inclusion of feminist theory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feminist interpretations are given for many of the social issues raised.\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eA focus on diversity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each chapter contains cross-cultural material that compares males and females as well as people from various racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eA global perspective.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comparisons with the societies of other nations are included in every chapter, along with an \"Extensions\" box that focuses on a particular country or group of nations.\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eA balance of micro and macro approaches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eCollaborative learning projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Explorations\" boxes draw students into the learning process.\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eA chapter on science and technology.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a topic not found in many comparable textbooks.\u003cbr\u003e* A comprehensive \u003cstrong\u003eInstructor's Resource Guide\/Testing Program\u003c\/strong\u003e is available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert H. Lauer,Jeanette C. Lauer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0195329783\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195329780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 534\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.12d","brand":"Robert H. Lauer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47420195373311,"sku":"9780195329780","price":157.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d0cbd291-ae27-4a2e-b1ac-ff0915e23d89.jpg?v=1761525874","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sociology-robert-h-lauer-9780195329780","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}