Second Thoughts: Sociology Challenges Conventional Wisdom | 7 Edition

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Authors: Ruane, Janet M.,Cerulo, Karen A.
ISBN:1506345794
ISBN-13: 9781506345796
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Introducing students to core sociological concepts by debunking popular misconceptions  Is it true that "numbers don′t lie?" Is America "the land of equal opportunity?" Is marriage a "dying institution?"  Oft-repeated adages like these shape our beliefs about the society we live in. Each essay in Second Thoughts reviews a conventional wisdom familiar to both instructors and students. The authors introduce relevant sociological concepts and theories in order to explain, qualify, and sometimes debunk that conventional wisdom. This unique text encourages students to step back and sharpen their analytic focus.  23 engaging essays reveal the complexity of social reality and demonstrate the role of sociology in everyday life.

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