The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology

by Kerry O. Ferris and Kerry Ferris

Book Overview

The Real World succeeds in classrooms because it focuses on the perspective that students care about most--their own. In every chapter, authors Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein use examples from everyday life and popular culture to draw students into thinking sociologically and to show the relevance of sociology to our relationships, our jobs, and our future goals. New to the Fifth Edition, two Data Workshops in every chapter give students a chance to apply theoretical concepts to their personal lives and actually do sociology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393264300
• ISBN13: 9780393264302
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.0" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

This textbook is easy to read and easy to understand.

The Real World, 2nd Ed. was a phenomenal read for being a textbook. The material is so current and easy to relate to. Examples such as the television show, The Hills, are awesome. The studies and statistics are up to date. The material isn't just there, it is presented in a way that makes it nearly impossible to not understand a concept. If you need this for a class, you will most likely be pleasantly surprised.

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