"Drawing on the work of Sociology pioneers as well as that of the men and women conducting today's research, this best-selling collection of readings conveys the diverse viewpoints and methodologies within sociology while capturing the complex social world.This book includes 74 classic, contemporary, or cross-cultural articles across 22 general topic areas: 29 classic articles present sociological statements of recognized importance; 23 contemporary articles cover current issues and controversies; and 22 cross-cultural articles demonstrate the world's cultural diversity. This edition maintains the emphasis on diversity from previous editions. The fourth edition of Seeing Ourselves: Classic, Contemporary, and Cross-Cultural Readings in Sociology includes 22 new selections, including one new classic; 14 new contemporary; and 7 new cross-cultural articles."--Amazon.com viewed Jan. 4, 2021.

This introduction to sociology helps individuals explore how they learn and how to use learning strategies for more effective study. Its four-part organization covers specific topics under the headings of: perspective and method, social inequality, social institutions, and working for change. A focus on deviance and crime includes an extensive discussion of crime, crime rates, and the criminal justice system. For those pondering some of the many issues facing society today.

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Seeing all sides of sociology issues: classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural. Seeing Ourselves is the only reader that systematically weaves together three types of articles-classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural-to showcase the many different perspectives sociology offers across a diverse variety of topics. Classic articles provide students with sociological statements of recognized importance and lasting significance. Contemporary readings focus on current sociological issues, controversies, and applications. And, cross-cultural selections offer sociological insights about the striking cultural diversity of Canada and the larger world. Together, these readings summarize significant sociological issues in a way that is both informative and easy to understand for introductory students.