Trunity Enhanced Edition
Introduction to Sociology

by OpenStax College and Trunity
© 2013 Rice University, 2016 Trunity Trubooks: Digital Textbooks and Digital Learning Solutions

Textbook Level: One-Semester, Introductory Sociology
Audience: Sociology Majors, Non-Majors

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Offers a strong foundation in Sociology

​Introduction to Sociology adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories. The textbook presents section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. Introduction to Sociology was created with several goals in mind: accessibility, customization, and student engagement—all while encouraging students toward high levels of academic scholarship. This book was written with focus on the student and is based on the teaching and research experience of numerous sociologists. The applications of Sociology concepts are relevant, current, and balanced. 
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OpenStax College is a non-profit organization committed to improving student access to quality learning materials. 
Textbook content produced by OpenStax College is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.o. The original version without Trunity enhancements and Trubooks functionality can be download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11407/latest/.

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Introduction to Sociology
​Trunity Enhanced Edition
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 Originally published: 2013
 Last updated: 2013
 ISBN: 978-1-63097-004-8
 Publisher: Trunity

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