{"product_id":"sociology-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Sociology for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJay Gabler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand how society works--and how to make it better\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt's impossible to exist in the contemporary world without being aware that powerful social forces, ideas, and movements--#MeToo, climate change, and Black Lives Matter to name just a few--are having far-reaching impacts on how we think and live. But why are they happening? And what are their likely effects? The new edition of \u003ci\u003eSociology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the tools to step back from your personal experience and study these questions objectively, testing the observable phenomena of the human world against established theories and making usable sense of the results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a friendly, jargon-free style, sociologist and broadcaster Jay Gabler introduces you to sociology's history and basic methods, and--once you have your sociological lens adjusted--makes it clear how to survey the big questions of culture, gender, ethnicity, religion, politics, and crime with new eyes. You'll find everything you need to succeed in an introductory sociology class, as well as to apply sociological ideas to give you extra insight into your personal and professional life. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a working knowledge of Sociology 101\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how human communities work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage more deeply with debates on social justice, healthcare, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret and use sociological methods and research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're studying sociology at school or just want to gain deeper insight into our collective life, \u003ci\u003eSociology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the tools to understand the mechanisms of the human world--and the knowledge to influence how they work for the better. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore how humans interact in a world of constant change\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough we each live different lives, we're all dancing to the same social tune. Climate change, political protests, Black Lives Matter--these movements are shaping society today. Why are they happening? How are they changing us? How can we create the world we want? \u003ci\u003eSociology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will help you untangle these big questions and train yourself to think like a sociologist. It's a perfect study-buddy for your intro to sociology class, or you can let it be your professor if you're sociology-curious. Learn to understand the patterns in the world around you! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquality and diversity in the 2020s\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy groups do what they do\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow sociologists do research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeet the big names in sociology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCulture, social mores, and values\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWho's responsible for change?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how organizations work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBetter understand your life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Gabler, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and editor living in Minneapolis. He has authored or coauthored several books and sociological research studies, including Reconstructing the University. He works as a digital producer at The Current (a service of Minnesota Public Radio) and holds three graduate degrees from Harvard University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44294777536614,"sku":"9781119772811","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/WmFMMFIza09aOC9nOXFDQmdXbHV1UT09.webp?v=1767048935","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/sociology-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}