{"product_id":"sociological-snapshots-5-seeing-social-structure-and-change-in-everyday-life-9781412956499","title":"Sociological Snapshots 5: Seeing Social Structure and Change in Everyday Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFifth Edition \u003c\/strong\u003eof the best-selling \u003cstrong\u003eSociological Snapshots \u003c\/strong\u003econtinues to provide a solid foundation for students as it introduces them to the world of sociological analysis. Combining abstract sociological concepts with interesting and grounded essays (\"snapshots\") on issues of contemporary interest, this book helps students discover relevant connections and encourages them to develop a sociological eye. By linking everyday life experiences to foundational concepts and concerns, it serves as an effective springboard from the student's familiar and concrete world to the more abstract realm of sociological theory and the sociological perspective. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudent-friendly introductions preceding each section of the text provide rich context and tie the readings to the central concepts of sociological thought, while writing, observation, and data-collecting exercises following each section encourage students to practice what they are learning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Fifth Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures updated topics and research within each essay \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes five new snapshots on current issues: immigrants from Latin American countries; celebratory rioting by college students; hate as a mental illness; sex offenders; and violence on the national mall in Washington, D.C. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an updated annotated reading list at the end of each section, connecting the informal essays to the more formal research literature of the discipline \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Audience \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUsing accessible language and an entertaining writing style, this book is a valuable supplementary text for Introductory Sociology, Social Change, or Modernization courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributor to the \u003cem\u003eSAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out more at www.sagepub.com\/sociologyaward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Levin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.87h x 6.10w x 0.52d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412956499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2008 pg. 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Levin \u003c\/b\u003eis the Brudnick Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at Northeastern University, where he codirects its Center on Violence and Conflict. He has authored or coauthored more than 30 books, most recently \u003ci\u003eThe Violence of Hate: Understanding Harmful Forms of Bias and Bigotry\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Allure of Premeditated Murder: Why Some People Plan to Kill\u003c\/i\u003e. Levin has also published more than 250 articles and columns in professional journals, books, magazines, and newspapers, such as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Christian Science Monitor, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today.\u003c\/i\u003e Levin was honored by the Massachusetts Council for Advancement and Support of Education as its \"Professor of the Year\" and by the American Sociological Association for his contributions to the public understanding of sociology. He has also received awards from the Eastern Sociological Society, New England Sociological Association, Association of Clinical and Applied Sociology, and Society for the Study of Social Problems. Moreover, he has spoken to a wide variety of community, academic, and professional groups, including the White House Conference on Hate Crimes, the Department of Justice, OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (a membership of 59 countries), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44409669386355,"sku":"9781412956499","price":173.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_16098b3d-9b87-4407-97c8-97c2f37f514c.jpg?v=1771937293","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/sociological-snapshots-5-seeing-social-structure-and-change-in-everyday-life-9781412956499","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}