Sociology: Concepts and Characteristics

by Judson R. Landis

Landis' applied approach combines readings, commentary, and core concepts. Adopters are satisfied with the lighter, core format of the text. The readings are diverse and deal with contemporary issues, thus increasing relevancy to students. The text is a smooth read for the 2-year college student, not too condescending, and not too complicated.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534525601
• ISBN13: 9780534525606
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

One of the More Interesting Books on Sociology

It's not often that a college textbook can coerce some excitement from the student - but in the case of this book, I was excited by the preface! Landis clearly knows his subject well enough to dispense with telling us he knows his subject -written without stuffiness and seeming to come from the heart of someone who has both attended school and also actually remembers what it was like to be there. The information is CLEARLY presented without repetition and actually has some very fun sections that tease us and make us want to know more... read this book!

coming from a student

Using this book for sociology helps tremendously. It defines difficult vocabulary words necessary for studing sociology and gives specific examples to explain certain concepts. The readings placed at the end of the chapters are also an interesting way of relating sociological concepts to everyday life.