'I have chosen Society in Focus because of its appeal to students, its organization, and its contemporary approach to social issues.' Betty Daughenbaugh Wor-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 Miller University 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 Stewart Mott Community College 'The text provides integration of sociological theory throughout each chapter, and is very readable and affordable.' Terence Stewart Mott Community College.

• Four-color, comprehensive text at special low price–30%-40% less than competing titles. • Includes timely and highly engaging research in every chapter on the powerful influences of mass media and “technomedia,” information technologies such as computers, email, the Internet, cell phones and PDAs. Majority of chapters have a special section on this topic. • Offers balanced coverage of sociology's three major theoretical perspectives, and shows how other paradigms (including feminism) can deepen our understanding of complex issues.

• Chapter-ending “Looking to the Future” sections invite students to speculate on what society will look like five, ten, or twenty years from the present. • Each chapter includes “Sociological Focus” boxes, a chapter summary, and key terms. The key terms are defined in the margins throughout the chapter, as well as, listed at the end of the chapter.

• A lively and colorful design includes many global social maps and images from popular culture. The 6 th edition has been revised and updated throughout, including the following enhancements: • New section on “Infotainment: Information/Entertainment” (Ch 2) • Streamlined coverage of types of societies (condensed information into Table 3.2); and new sections on “Sanctions” and “Taboos” (Ch 3) • 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. Table of Contents Part I THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE 1 Discovering Sociology What Is Sociology? Sociology and Critical Thinking The Development of Sociology Contemporary Sociology Looking to the Future: Sociology in the Twenty-First Century 2 Doing Sociology Globalization, Diversity, and Types of Knowledge Sociology and Scientific Knowledge Types of Research and Research Designs The Relationship between Theory and Methods Social Research and the Media Looking to the Future: Social Research in the Twenty-First Century Part II THE SOCIAL FRAMEWORK 3 Culture and Society What Is Culture? About the Author(s) William 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.

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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.