Includes bibliographical references and index

"SOCIOLOGY: THE ESSENTIALS, Seventh Edition, uses the
theme of debunking myths to look behind the facades of
everyday life, challenge common assumptions, and help
students develop critical thinking skills as well as
better understand how society is constructed and
sustained. This thorough yet streamlined text employs a
reader-friendly presentation and manageable structure,
while maintaining a strong focus on sociology concepts,
methods, and research. Updated throughout with coverage of
the latest findings, trends, and themes, the text provides
exceptional coverage of diversity, including social
factors such as age, religion, sexual orientation, and
region of residence in addition to race, ethnicity, class,
and gender."--pub. desc