TY - BOOK AU - Macionis, John J. TI - Sociology SN - 9780205116836 AV - HM586 .M33 2012 PY - 2012///. CY - Boston PB - Pearson KW - Sociology. KW - gtt KW - Leermiddelen (vorm) N1 - Annotated Instructor's edition; Includes bibliographical references and indexes. N2 - 520 This textbook provides a survey of sociology. As the scientific study of society, sociology is a social science which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity. It focuses on the influence of our relationships around us and how they affect our behaviors and attitudes. The author approaches this subject with a desire to help students find and use sociology in everyday life ER -