This new Eighth Edition of SOCIOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD will help you visualize sociology all around you! Let
this experienced author help you explore the reality of social change and its impact on individuals, groups, and
societies throughout the world. SOCIOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD uses the theme of social change to tie together the
many elements of sociology while it helps you develop an understanding of the science. Soon, you will begin to
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obesity epidemic, collective behavior, including fads, fashions, rumor, gossip, panic, and mass hysteria, aging
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