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Society
Myths And Realities, an Introduction to Sociology
by Alex B. Thio
ISBN: 0205480500
ISBN-13: 9780205480500
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Published date: 2006
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.65 pounds
Pages: 581
Publisher's Notes
Description Adapted from the sixth edition of Sociology: A Brief Introduction, this Penguin Academics Series title is a brief, one-color, low-cost version of that text. This introductory text uses a balanced and systematic application of sociological theory to help students see the difference between myths and realities about society. It provides integrated coverage of feminist views on various social issues and discusses the contributions of feminist theories. Also found in every chapter are "Global Analysis" sections, showing how people around the world live, and "Social Diversity" sections, highlighting not only the problems of women and minorities, but also their achievements.
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Thio, Alex
Allyn & Bacon. PAPERBACK. 0205480500 Textbook CD NOT INCLUDED. Moderate dirt, wear, wrinkling, or creasing on cover and spine. Cover has used book stickers or residue. Fair binding. May have a few loose pages. Missing up to ten pages. May have unnoticed missing pages, as this is a USED book and pages get lost easily. Moderate writing and highlighting. JG . Fair. ( more information) Offered by Borgasorus Books, Inc (United States)
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