Introduction to Sociology
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Preface v
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About the Book ix
Acknowledgements x
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Sociology 1
Chapter 2. Sociological Research 49
Chapter 3. Culture 79
Chapter 4. Society and Social Interaction 114
Chapter 5. Socialization 141
Chapter 6. Groups and Organizations 169
Chapter 7. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control 198
Chapter 8. Media and Technology 235
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Chapter 9. Social Stratification in Canada 267
Chapter 10. Global Inequality 300
Chapter 11. Race and Ethnicity 325
Chapter 12. Gender, Sex, and Sexuality 367
Chapter 13. Aging and the Elderly 397
Chapter 14. Marriage and Family 439
Chapter 15. Religion 473
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Chapter 16. Education 493
Chapter 17. Government and Politics 511
Chapter 18. Work and the Economy 554
Chapter 19. Health and Medicine 584
Chapter 20. Population, Urbanization, and the Environment 613
Chapter 21. Social Movements and Social Change 646
About the Authors 673
1st Canadian Edition Changes 675
Attributions 698
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