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Sociology: Understanding a Diverse Society, Updated (Paperback)

~ Margaret L. Andersen (Author), Howard F. Taylor (Author)
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"…[Andersen and Taylor’s SOCIOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING A DIVERSE SOCIETY] is good in providing students with a context for diversity. It is up-to-date and comprehensive. It provides the student the opportunity to explore more in depth with the we resources and suggested reading. All in all, I think it is a well-researched user-friendly textbook…"



"…the writing style and use of language…engages the reader. It is erudite enough to convey the information yet accessible to the reader."

"…the writing style is excellent for undergraduates."

Andersen and Taylor’s SOCIOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING A DIVERSE SOCIETY is "a solid, comprehensive text with an exciting combination of graphics, perspectives, and opportunities for students to consider policy issues." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Examine the sociological meaning in Hurricane Katrina, same-sex marriage, the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison and scores of modern, compelling issues such as these in Andersen and Taylor's updated new edition of this easy-to-understand text. The book uses research and data to illustrate how class, race-ethnicity, gender, age, geographic residence, and sexual orientation relate to key sociological topics.. Andersen and Taylor inspire you to think for yourself about sociology with the book's "Debunking Society's Myths" features and critical thinking exercises. End-of-chapter summaries in a question-and-answer format provide a built-in review to help you prepare for exams, while an extensive map and illustration program makes concepts easier to understand. View the world through a sociological lens with this best-selling textbook . . . a perpetual favorite with students. This modern book and its fascinating coverage will make you want to read more as you learn to question, challenge, and look at the world like sociologists do.

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  • Paperback: 720 pages
  • Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4 edition (February 22, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0495102369
  • ISBN-13: 978-0495102366
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,677 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars it was in good condition, February 2, 2010
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. I was very pleased, October 8, 2009
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Who wants to spend a lot of money on a texbook for summer class? Anyway, I paid less than $15.00 (shipping included)for this book. When I told my class mates after I ordered it, they all thought I was crazy and too cheap. They laughed at me and promised me that I would regret it when the book arrives. They were so wrong! First of all it arrived on time and it looked exactly as the seller had described it. It had a lot of highlighting but it was all important topics. It made it easy for me to find the important points! Yes, it looked used but it was all intact and neat too! Oh, did I mention that my class mates felt so sorry that they paid too much for theirs? By the way they bought theirs used too. The seller was very honest about the condition of the book and I must say that it looked far better than I had anticipated. I strongly recommend this seller. Sociology: Understanding a Diverse Society, Updated (with CengageNOW, InfoTrac® 1-Semester Printed Access Card)
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5.0 out of 5 stars fast shipping, great condition, August 7, 2009
this book was said to be used, yet i saw no use of wear and tear. it was in excellent condition! also the shipping was fast. i paid extra for it to be sent a few days earlier and it came in 3 days not 1-2, but its alright i got the book and its in great condition.
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