The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393124053 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Kerry Ferris is Associate Professor of Sociology at Northern Illinois University. Currently, she is researching the lives of professional celebrity impersonators and also analyzing the emotions communicated by celebrities in red-carpet interviews.Jill Stein is Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Santa Barbara City College. In addition to teaching introduction to sociology every semester, she has studied narrative processes in twelve-step programs, the role of popular culture in higher learning, and group culture among professional rock musicians. She uses ethnographic methods to study fame as a system of social power.
. In addition to teaching introduction to sociology every semester, she has studied narrative processes in twelve-step programs, the role of popular culture in higher learning, and group culture among professional rock musicians. She uses ethnographic methods to study fame as a system of social power. Currently, she is researching the lives of professional celebrity impersonators and also analyzing the emotions communicated by celebrities in red-carpet interviews.Jill
Joyce said for an intro class for sociology and it was great. Material. I had to order this book for an intro class for sociology and it was great. Material, and the overall layout of the textbook was nice. A lot of colors and interesting text. I LOVE the mini story inside about the Metal rock band I got a high A in this Intro to Sociology class at university, however, I did not read the textbook much. I LOVE the mini story inside about the Metal rock band from the Middle East.. "My professor is pretty awesome and makes this book and class very interesting" according to Amazon Customer. My professor is pretty awesome and makes this book and class very interesting. There is pictures, detailed information and its easy to read.
In every chapter, the authors use activities, 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.. The most relevant textbook for today’s students.The Real World succeeds in classrooms because it focuses on the perspective that students care about most—their own