Society: The Basics, is written to help students find and use sociology in everyday life. With a complete theoretical framework and a global perspective, Society: The Basics offers students an accessible and relevant introduction to sociology.

The new edition continues to grow to meet readers' changing needs. With a newly integrated pedagogical framework, readers are guided through both the text - and optional new MySocLab - to build their critical thinking skills while learning the fundamentals of sociology.

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience - for you and your students. Here's how:

*Personalize Learning - The new MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.

*Improve Critical Thinking -Six new learning objectives per chapter help readers build critical thinking and study skills.

Engage Students- New design, everyday life and pop culture examples make sociology relevant for students today.
Explore Theory-Three main theoretical perspectives are discussed in every chapter.