Society in Focus: An Introduction to Sociology (6th Edition)

About the AuthorWilliam E. Thompson was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was the first member of his family to receive a high school diploma. He received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University, a master's degree from Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Professor Thompson has authored and coauthored more than 30 articles in professional journals, including several reprinted in sociology textbooks and readers. He has coauthored a textbook on juvenile delinquency. Thompson also is the author of The Glass House, a nonfiction account of his mother's two year battle with cancer and the lessons about life and living learned from her death and dying.Professor Thompson began his college teaching career at the University of Tulsa. He spent the next ten years at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He is currently a professor of sociology and criminal justice and Director of Mayo College, a residential learning community for first-year students, at Texas A&M University - Commerce. He has also taught in the British Studies Program at Kings College, University of London. In 1993 Thompson received an Outstanding Teaching Award from the Texas Association of College Teachers, and in 1994 he won the Distinguished Faculty Award for Research and Teaching at Texas A&M University - Commerce. For fun and relaxation Thompson plays the drums.Product DescriptionThis comprehensive introductory text emphasizes the increasing diversity and globalization of societies everywhere, and the special role of mass media and information technology in contemporary society.Review"I have chosen Society in Focus because of its appeal to students, its organization, and its contemporary approach to social issues."Betty DaughenbaughWor-Wic Community College"Society in Focus has solid coverage of major concepts and principles, plus the inclusion of globalization and technomedia themes make it very timely."Michael MillerUniversity of Texas - San Antonio"Our faculty chose the text for several reasons: it possesses a rich yet focused approach to instruction, it is very current in recent research and thematic developments in the discipline, and it is rather grounded substantively; using popular culture references where appropriate - whcih gives greater context to sociological concepts."Terence StewartMott Community College"The text provides integration of sociological theory throughout each chapter, and is very readable and affordable."Terence StewartMott Community CollegeFrom the Back CoverSociety in Focus: An Introduction to SociologySixth EditionWilliam E. Thompson Joseph V. HickeyThis specially priced comprehensive introductory text emphasizes the increasing diversity and globalization of societies everywhere, and the special role of mass media and information technology in contemporary society. Society in Focus is designed to help students think clearly and critically about sociological issues, concepts and methods. The 6th edition has been thoroughly updated, including the following highlights: New section on “Infotainment: Information/Entertainment” (Chapter 2) New section on “Young Adults: Betwixt and Between”-the phenomenon of adult children either continuing to live with their parents, or moving out, going to college, etc., and then moving back in with their parents (Chapter 4) New coverage of the latest research on the possible link between media violence and aggressive behavior (Chapter 7) Thoroughly updated statistics on globalization and world poverty (Chapter 9) Major revision of the section “Contemporary Trends in American Education;” a new section on standardized testing and its impact on American education; and new “Sociological Focus” Box 14.2 that examines No Child Left Behind (Chapter 14) New “Sociological Focus” Box 18.3 “Alternative Medicine: From ‘Quackery’ to ‘Integrative Health Care’ ” (Chapter 18)ISBN: 0-205-51689-0
Author: Hickey, Joseph V.

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Binding: Paperback

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0205516890

ISBN-13: 9780205516896