Sociology in Our Times

This undergraduate textbook offers many features to engage today's students, such as quotes from real students and others commenting on contemporary issues; first-person commentaries about real-life dilemmas such as credit card debt; and photo essays on topics such as teen runaways and home foreclosures. Seven different types of boxed readings in each chapter apply the ideas of founding key figures to modern situations and touch on sociology and social policy in real life, global issues, the media, and how students can make a difference. Other pedagogical features include Q&A-style chapter-ending reviews, critical thinking questions, an extensive glossary, and color photos. The companion website contains videos to accompany photo essays, plus study tools. Many resources are also available for instructors. This edition reflects the current political and economic situation in the US and globally. Kendall is affiliated with Baylor University. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)