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 | Annual Editions: The Family 03/04 Product# 459050790 Selling for $22.67 This Annual Editions reader of public press articles offers varied perspectives on the family; exploring and establishing relationships; maintaining relationships; the challenges and opportunities of crises; and maintaining healthy relationships in families. Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online/) is a student Web site designed to support Annual Editions. |
| Annual Editions: The Family 03/04 Product# 459631952 Selling for $22.67 This Annual Editions reader of public press articles offers varied perspectives on the family; exploring and establishing relationships; maintaining relationships; the challenges and opportunities of crises; and maintaining healthy relationships in families. Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online/) is a student Web site designed to support Annual Editions. |
 | Debating Points: Marriage and Family Issues Product# 460450560 Selling for $25.2 "Within each chapter, each issue is presented by two reputable sources in a concise fashion. The material is edited to help the instructor encourage students to engage in critical thinking and carefully considered debate. As students grapple with the complexity of each debate, they gain a new understanding and clarification of the topic. The Debating Points series complements the learning that takes place in textbooks and lectures by asking students to apply the knowledge they have gained from these other sources." |
 | Reel Society Interactive Movie CD-ROM Version 1.0 Product# 460543752 Selling for $19.8 "'Reel Society: An Interactive Movie is a professionally produced movie on CD-ROM designed to demonstrate the sociological imagination through the use of actors and scenarios involving campus life. The viewer takes on the role of one of the characters; he/she then takes part in key plot turns by making choices for the characters. Through it all, a wide variety of issues and perspectives are addressed, reinforcing major sociological concepts and theories, relating them to students' lives, and sparkig debate. 'Reel Society was developed by McGraw-Hill and Will Interactive and is available exclusively for use with McGraw-Hill sociology textbooks." |
 | Violence and Society: A Reader Product# 460544128 Selling for $71.2 "Focusing exclusively on the explanation of violence, this anthology examines why violent conduct occurs--whether or not it is defined as a crime. For those seeking to understand the social causes of violence. Softcover." |
| Reel Society Interactive Movie CD-ROM Version 1.0 Product# 460548751 Selling for $19.8 "'Reel Society: An Interactive Movie is a professionally produced movie on CD-ROM designed to demonstrate the sociological imagination through the use of actors and scenarios involving campus life. The viewer takes on the role of one of the characters; he/she then takes part in key plot turns by making choices for the characters. Through it all, a wide variety of issues and perspectives are addressed, reinforcing major sociological concepts and theories, relating them to students' lives, and sparkig debate. 'Reel Society was developed by McGraw-Hill and Will Interactive and is available exclusively for use with McGraw-Hill sociology textbooks." |
| Violence and Society: A Reader Product# 460550495 Selling for $71.2 "Focusing exclusively on the explanation of violence, this anthology examines why violent conduct occurs--whether or not it is defined as a crime. For those seeking to understand the social causes of violence. Softcover." |
 | Women, Law, and Social Control Product# 460678490 Selling for $54.8 "*HH06, Women, Law, and Social Control, Alida V. Merlo(Westfield State College), Joycelyn M. Pollock(Southwest Texas State University), U4784-7, 416 pp., 6 x 9, 0-, paperbound, 1995, $18.75nk, October*/This edited text examines women in the criminal justice system Ñ as practitioner, as offenders, and as victims. The current and relevant articles share a central theme: certain aspects of the legal system and society have affected all women in similar ways. Both historical and current issues are examined." |
 | Adolescent Behavior & Society: A Book of Readings Product# 460678878 Selling for $70.29 "Adolescent Behavior and Society: A Book of Readings, 5th edition by Rolf E. Muuss and Harriet D. Porton offers a collection of articles written by some of the most respected scholars in the field of adolescent development and psychology. A selection of both classical and contemporary articles, this anthology enhances students understanding of the needs and problems of adolescence. A variety of theories, perspectives and topics are included and enable this anthology to be used effectively in a variety of instructional settings. The 5th edition of Adolescent Behavior and Society has been carefully edited to include many new selections that represent some of the currently most discussed topics in Adolescent Development. Authors from a variety of academic backgrounds and theoretical perspectives provide interesting and sometimes opposing views of both conceptual and applied issues." |
 | Social Problems 02/03 Product# 460679085 Selling for $23.8 "This reader of public press articles examines parental and family issues; crime, terrorism and violence; health and health care issues; poverty and inequality; cultural pluralism and affirmative action; cities, urban growth and the quality of life; and global issues. The articles come from sources such as Fortune, Modern Maturity, The Economist and The Nation." |
 | Adolescence with Student CD ROM Product# 460679102 Selling for $112.55 "The leading text for the Adolescence Psychology course, 'Adolescence, 9th edition is the most accurate and up to date text available. Applauded by adopters as eloquently written and intelligently presented, this text bears John Santrock's trademark balance of accurate, current content for faculty and effective pedagogy for students. Learning goals have been incorporated into this edition to help students focus on the big ideas in adolescent development. The learning goals also serve as the organizing mechanism for the chapter review, student study guide, and on-line resources. A rich collection of media resources support the text and bring the critical experiments/concepts in adolescent development to life." |
 | Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Social Issues Product# 460679151 Selling for $26.73 "Presents a collection of articles that debate such issues as the news media, immigration, same-sex marriages, welfare reform, white-collar crime, and affirmitive action." |
 | Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality: Collaborating for Empowerment Product# 460679233 Selling for $67 "Features include: New: broadens the range and severity of disabilities covered; a number of new families are featured, many of whom have children with mild disabilities. Advances an 'empowerment' model of collaboration. Explains the 1997 amendments to IDEA and how to put them into practice. Companion Website: www.prenhall.com/turnbull" |
 | Cities and Privatization: Prospects for the New Century Product# 460679284 Selling for $45.2 "This concise, readable book focuses on privatization at the municipal level, blending theory with practical matters, and containing real-life examples of privatization. It presents the practical arguments and theoretical frameworks for and against using privatization, summarizes the evidence on efficiency between public and private organizations performing similar tasks, and includes numerous examples of privatization taken from the real-world of city management. Chapter topics cover cities and the privatization debate; the evidence on efficiency and the use of privatization by cities; examining various dimensions of municipal privatization; successes, failures and persistent urban issues; and prospects for the new century. For anyone that is interested in privatization at the municipal level." |
 | Social Deviance: Readings in Theory and Research Product# 460679321 Selling for $56 "This collection of classic and contemporary readings in social deviance provides a balanced overview of theories, concepts and research. A modified section presenting theoretical perspectives with the addition of new pieces representing developments in both feminist scholarship and the labeling perspective; new readings on professional misconduct by psychotherapists and on statutory rape; specific deviant behaviors examined, along with the research issues in studying them, and the application theories to specific behavior through the use of various research methodologies." |
 | Western Heritage, Volume I, The: To 1715, Brief Edition Product# 460679327 Selling for $57 "This concise, full-color survey of Western civilization provides an exceptionally balanced survey of the political, social, and cultural development of Western civilization--its strengths and weaknesses, and the controversies surrounding it. Covers the major eras of Western civilization from its birth to 1740. Focuses on several critical themes--1) the development of political freedom, constitutional government, and concern for the rule of law and individual rights; 2) the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; 3) the development of science and technology and their expanding impact on thought, social institutions, and everyday life; 4) the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture. For anyone interested in Western Civilization and European History." |
 | Introduction to Criminology Product# 460679422 Selling for $93.33 "Taking a sociological approach to the study of crime and criminals, this volume includes considerable descriptive and historical material and an integrated approach to theory and research. With extensive coverage of conventional topics, the book also features a detailed analysis of violence against women and children, white collar/corporate/state crime, organized crime, public policy, and the criminology of criminal justice. The volume addresses crime data and the methods of criminology, violent crime, violence against women and children, varieties of nonviolent theft, occupational and organizational crime, organized crime, public order crime, criminology, criminological theory, crime and social structure, rationality-opportunity theories of crime, and general theories of crime. For criminal justice professionals and others interested in criminology." |
 | Contemporary Ethnic Families in the United States: Characteristics, Variations, and Dynamics Product# 460679446 Selling for $80.6 "Designed to increase readers' awareness of healthful family processes across and within ethnic households, this book features 45 accessible, non-technical articles on 9 substantive family-related issues. Organized by topics rather than ethnic groups, it features selections that examine the intersections of social class, age, sexual orientation, gender differences, and intragroup variations. It provides selections that are representative of the increasing 'heterogeneity of diversity' of contemporary ethnic families in the U.S. Features representative articles on five ethnic groups--African-Americans (including African and Caribbean families); Latinos (including Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Puerto Rican-Americans); Asian-Americans (including Korean-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Filipino-Americans, Pacific Islanders, Vietnamese-Americans, Cambodian-Americans, Indian Americans, and Laotian-Americans); American Indians; and Middle Eastern Americans (including Arab-Americans and Muslim families). Explores the ethnic families' characteristics, variations, and dynamics in terms of socialization, gender roles, marriage and communication, parenting, work and discrimination, social class, violence and other family crises, separation and divorce, and family caregiving and aging. For professionals in healthcare and practitioners who work with ethnic families." |
 | American Journey, The: A History of the United States, Combined Brief Product# 460679459 Selling for $70 "The Brief Edition of The American Journey was created by rewriting and cutting to condense text, and by using fewer photographs, maps, and charts to illustrate the text. The Brief Edition is about half as long as the original text. The Combined Version introduces students to the key features of American political, social, and economic history. Written in a clear, engaging style with a straightforward chronological organization, it provides students with a solid framework for understanding the past. It gives prominent coverage to the West and South and highlights the importance of religion in American history. It traces the emergence of distinctively American ideals and the way the conflict between those ideals and reality has shaped our nation's development. It brings alive the crucial issues and events behind the continuing effort of Americans to live up to their ideals. Compelling stories, ample use of quotations, and excerpts from primary sources bring the past vividly alive. The Combined Version encompasses the complete American history experience from transplantation, 1600-1685 and the creation of new worlds, to the shaping of a new America, 1965-1995 and searching for stability in a changing world since 1980. For history enthusiasts and those looking for a review of American political, social and economic history." |
 | Panic: The Social Construction of the Street Gang Problem Product# 460679473 Selling for $44.2 "This book challenges many of the claims made by law enforcement and the media regarding the nature and extent of the gang problem in the United States. Employing a social constructionist approach to the study of social problems, the authors detail how law enforcement has figured prominently in the creation and promotion of stereotypes—marketing the gang threat via the news media to protect and increase organizational resources and power. A rich historical context traces street gangs form their emergence in urban centers in the 19th century, to the western outlaw gangs of the post-Civil War period, to contemporary gangs. Other chapters cover conditions, social problems, and moral panics; the police, crime control, and gangs; crime, gangs, and the news media; the gang panic in Nevada; gangs in the legislature; prosecuting gangs; and panic at the national level. For citizens interested in social problems and public policy." |
 | Religious Experience, The: Classical Philosophical and Social Theories Product# 460679497 Selling for $47.2 "Providing a full exposition of the classical philosophical and sociological theories of religion, this book covers the major thinkers from the time of the 18th century Enlightenment through the 20th century. It discusses virtually all classical works, providing chapters on each participant in either historical or chronological order, so that readers understand how insight developed through time. For those involved in religious study and the philosophical and sociological implications of religious writings." |
 | Environment and Society: Human Perspectives on Environmental Issues Product# 460679524 Selling for $74.67 "This integrative book about human-environment relations connects many issues about human societies, ecological systems, and environments with data and perspectives from different fields of study. While the viewpoint is primarily sociological, coverage is specifically designed to relate to a diverse audience and encompass viewpoints from a variety of natural and social science approaches. KEY TOPICS' Chapter topics include environmental problems and ecosystems; the resources of the earth: sources and sinks; global climate change, scientific uncertainty, and risk; population, environment, and food; energy and society; transforming structures: markets, politics, and policy; environmentalism: ideology, and collective action; and globalization: trade, environment, and the third revolution. For individuals with an interest in-- and concern for--the environment." |
 | Crime and Criminology Product# 460679634 Selling for $129 "Addresses questions students might ask, while prodding them to see the relevance of other questions that might not have occurred to them; answers these questions with systematic evidence from actual research; presents this material in a way that keeps it interesting without oversimplifying what are often complicated issues." |
 | Social Problems Product# 460679669 Selling for $81 "This proactive book probes the nature and causes of major social problems and delves into the social control and social action issues inherent to each particular problem. Offering a theoretically balanced perspective, it covers topics in a micro to macro format, pointing out the interrelationships among today's social problems and the possibility of approaching them from several perspectives. The book describes many of the serious challenges facing our society, demonstrates the human ability to innovate and improve social conditions, and emphasizes social policy and its intended and unintended effects. It supports material with current statistics, cross-cultural examples, and numerous charts and tables. The book incorporates many new and interesting topics, including worldwide efforts to improve health, the impact of the growing elderly population on our social security system, and juggling work and family responsibilities." |
 | Social Problems: A Critical Power-Conflict Perspective Product# 460679682 Selling for $89.8 "Among the deepest human desires are those for freedom from oppressive political and economic conditions, full human development, equality and democracy, and happiness. As we will see in the chapters that follow, many Americans have not yet secured the full range of these basic human rights. They continue to face class domination, racial discrimination, and gender discrimination. Many Americans of all backgrounds, in the past and in the present, have become aware of these roots of societal problems and have adopted a critical power-conflict perspective in interpreting this troubled society." |
 | Social Problems Product# 460679703 Selling for $79.8 "Macionis' Social Problems is the first volume written from the standpoint that social problems are political in origin. The book applies various theoretical paradigms including social-conflict, structural-functional and symbolic-interaction, to the issues and brings politics to life with conservative, liberal and radical perspectives on all issues and solutions. The volume studies social problems, poverty and wealth, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, aging, problems of crime and criminal justice, violence, sexuality, drug use and abuse and physical and mental health, economy and politics, the workplace, family life, education, cities and urban life, population and world hunger, technology and the environment and the war on terrorism. For individuals interested in understanding social problems from a political perspective." |
 | The Moral Center: How We Can Reclaim Our Country from Die-hard Extremists, Rogue Corporations, Hollywood Hacks, and Pretend Patriots Product# 460680007 Selling for $24 "A scathing follow-up to The Cheating Culture argues that most Americans are less concerned with popular political issues than they are with self-centeredness, consumerism, and an overall lack of purpose, in an account that explores modern culture conflicts and offers suggestions on how to find middle ground." |
 | Prisons: Houses of Darkness Product# 460680778 Selling for $16 "A vivid look at the end of the line in the American legal system, where the rule of law gives way to the 'correctional process'. 'Prisons: Houses of Darkness' reveals the astonishing lawlessness by which sentencing judges, prison authorities, and parole boards actually operate. It provides an eye-opening history of prisons and an overview of daily prison routine from Attica to Soledad-- much of it related in the inmates' own words-- which shatters the myth of rehabilitation and exposes the injustices of prison life. This is an urgent call for reform, a powerful case for applying the rule of law to the American way of punishment." |
 | House Thinking: A Room-by-Room Look at How We Live Product# 460681414 Selling for $24.95 "Bringing together elements of behavioral science, cultural history, and interviews with designers and architects, a journalist and cultural critic provides a psychological tour of the American home--past, present, and future--that explores how our homes express how we feel about our families, jobs, bodies, status, and selves. 40,000 first printing." |
 | Marte Y Venus Juntos Para Siempre: Secretos Del Amor Duradero Product# 460682308 Selling for $11 "En Cuanto a la pasion, no hay como el amor casero. John Gray muestra como transformar el matrimonio en una relacion amorosa para toda la vida. Si el fenomenal bestseller del New York Times de John Gray, 'Los Hombres son de Marte, Las Mujeres son de Venus,' le ha ayudado a mejorar la relacion con su pareja, este estupendo nuevo libro la hara aun mas emocionante y duradera. 'Marte y Venus juntos para siempre' presenta nuevas e innovadoras tecnicas para crear y mantener una intimidad mutuamente satisfactoria--una que crece y se enriquece con el tiempo. Entre las varias lecciones de este libro, Marte y Venus aprenderan: Que necesitan las mujeres mas que nada? Que quieren realmente los hombres? Como puede un hombre escuchar a una mujer sin ponerse molesto? Como puede hablar una mujer para queun hombre la escuche? Cuales son los siete secretos de la pasion duradera. Cuales son los pasos para llegar a una intimidad duradera? Lleno de anecdotas, ejercicios reveladores, aforismos ingeniosos, y profundo sentido comun, 'Marte y Venus juntos para siempre' le ayudara a mantener vivo el amor." |
 | The Courage to Be a Single Mother: Becoming Whole Again After Divorce Product# 460682642 Selling for $14.95 "The bestselling author of '365 Days of Creative Play' now shows divorced mothers how to revitalize their energy, self-worth, and spirit to become whole again as individuals, as women, and as mothers." |
| Social Problems 02/03 Product# 460683764 Selling for $23.8 "This reader of public press articles examines parental and family issues; crime, terrorism and violence; health and health care issues; poverty and inequality; cultural pluralism and affirmative action; cities, urban growth and the quality of life; and global issues. The articles come from sources such as Fortune, Modern Maturity, The Economist and The Nation." |
| Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Social Issues Product# 460683862 Selling for $26.73 "Presents a collection of articles that debate such issues as the news media, immigration, same-sex marriages, welfare reform, white-collar crime, and affirmitive action." |
 | Sociology of Religion: A Reader Product# 460684566 Selling for $62 "This collection of articles explores the relationship between the structure and culture of religion and various aspects of social life in the United States. Based on both classic and contemporary research in the sociology of religion, it highlights a variety of research methods and theoretical approaches in exploring the ways in which religious values, beliefs and practices shape the world outside of church, synagogue, or mosque walls while simultaneously being shaped by the non-religious forces operating in that world. Many readings from drawn popular sources--e.g., newspapers and magazines--and although many of the readings are about religion in the Christian tradition, there are also readings about religion outside the American context (e.g., Poland, England, El Salvador, Nicaragua), and beyond the Christian tradition (e.g., Judaism, alternative religions, Hindu traditions). Classic Sociological Definitions Of Religion; Belief And Ritual; Religious Experience; Race, Ethnicity And Religion; Gender And Religion; Social Class And Religion; Sexual Identity And Religion; The Secularization Debate; Religious Organizations, Institutions And Authority; Alternative Religions; Media And Religion; Politics And Religion; Science And Religion; Social Movements And Religion. For anyone interested in the sociology of religion or religious perspectives on social issues." |
| Cities and Privatization: Prospects for the New Century Product# 460684603 Selling for $45.2 "This concise, readable book focuses on privatization at the municipal level, blending theory with practical matters, and containing real-life examples of privatization. It presents the practical arguments and theoretical frameworks for and against using privatization, summarizes the evidence on efficiency between public and private organizations performing similar tasks, and includes numerous examples of privatization taken from the real-world of city management. Chapter topics cover cities and the privatization debate; the evidence on efficiency and the use of privatization by cities; examining various dimensions of municipal privatization; successes, failures and persistent urban issues; and prospects for the new century. For anyone that is interested in privatization at the municipal level." |
| Western Heritage, Volume I, The: To 1715, Brief Edition Product# 460684728 Selling for $57 "This concise, full-color survey of Western civilization provides an exceptionally balanced survey of the political, social, and cultural development of Western civilization--its strengths and weaknesses, and the controversies surrounding it. Covers the major eras of Western civilization from its birth to 1740. Focuses on several critical themes--1) the development of political freedom, constitutional government, and concern for the rule of law and individual rights; 2) the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; 3) the development of science and technology and their expanding impact on thought, social institutions, and everyday life; 4) the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture. For anyone interested in Western Civilization and European History." |
 | Sociology Product# 460684954 Selling for $82.4 "My aims in preparing this edition remain the same as the were at the beginning: to bring contemporary sociology to students who have had little or no exposure to the field; to make this presentation as comprehensive, balanced, and clear as possible, without compromising the complexity of the discipline of sociology; and to stress concrete illustrations of sociological principles rather than describing them in abstract terms." |
| Contemporary Ethnic Families in the United States: Characteristics, Variations, and Dynamics Product# 460685487 Selling for $80.6 "Designed to increase readers' awareness of healthful family processes across and within ethnic households, this book features 45 accessible, non-technical articles on 9 substantive family-related issues. Organized by topics rather than ethnic groups, it features selections that examine the intersections of social class, age, sexual orientation, gender differences, and intragroup variations. It provides selections that are representative of the increasing 'heterogeneity of diversity' of contemporary ethnic families in the U.S. Features representative articles on five ethnic groups--African-Americans (including African and Caribbean families); Latinos (including Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Puerto Rican-Americans); Asian-Americans (including Korean-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Filipino-Americans, Pacific Islanders, Vietnamese-Americans, Cambodian-Americans, Indian Americans, and Laotian-Americans); American Indians; and Middle Eastern Americans (including Arab-Americans and Muslim families). Explores the ethnic families' characteristics, variations, and dynamics in terms of socialization, gender roles, marriage and communication, parenting, work and discrimination, social class, violence and other family crises, separation and divorce, and family caregiving and aging. For professionals in healthcare and practitioners who work with ethnic families." |
| Panic: The Social Construction of the Street Gang Problem Product# 460685527 Selling for $44.2 "This book challenges many of the claims made by law enforcement and the media regarding the nature and extent of the gang problem in the United States. Employing a social constructionist approach to the study of social problems, the authors detail how law enforcement has figured prominently in the creation and promotion of stereotypes—marketing the gang threat via the news media to protect and increase organizational resources and power. A rich historical context traces street gangs form their emergence in urban centers in the 19th century, to the western outlaw gangs of the post-Civil War period, to contemporary gangs. Other chapters cover conditions, social problems, and moral panics; the police, crime control, and gangs; crime, gangs, and the news media; the gang panic in Nevada; gangs in the legislature; prosecuting gangs; and panic at the national level. For citizens interested in social problems and public policy." |
| Religious Experience, The: Classical Philosophical and Social Theories Product# 460685576 Selling for $47.2 "Providing a full exposition of the classical philosophical and sociological theories of religion, this book covers the major thinkers from the time of the 18th century Enlightenment through the 20th century. It discusses virtually all classical works, providing chapters on each participant in either historical or chronological order, so that readers understand how insight developed through time. For those involved in religious study and the philosophical and sociological implications of religious writings." |
 | Comparing Nations and Cultures: Readings in a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective Product# 460686058 Selling for $46 "This book is meant as an introduction to comparative sociology, and as a broad-ranging sampler for readers who may not yet be committed to the comparative approach, or even sociology itself, it stresses as much as possible the intrinsic interest of the subject of an article and its treatment." |
| Crime and Criminology Product# 460686080 Selling for $129 "Addresses questions students might ask, while prodding them to see the relevance of other questions that might not have occurred to them; answers these questions with systematic evidence from actual research; presents this material in a way that keeps it interesting without oversimplifying what are often complicated issues." |
 | Organizing Deviance Product# 460686081 Selling for $40 This book attempts to move beyond the carnival atmosphere to a more analytic treatment of deviance. |
 | Modern Organizations Product# 460686212 Selling for $34 "Examines the way in which organizations set and achieve goals, coordinate activities, and manage human relations" |
| Social Problems Product# 460686219 Selling for $81 "This proactive book probes the nature and causes of major social problems and delves into the social control and social action issues inherent to each particular problem. Offering a theoretically balanced perspective, it covers topics in a micro to macro format, pointing out the interrelationships among today's social problems and the possibility of approaching them from several perspectives. The book describes many of the serious challenges facing our society, demonstrates the human ability to innovate and improve social conditions, and emphasizes social policy and its intended and unintended effects. It supports material with current statistics, cross-cultural examples, and numerous charts and tables. The book incorporates many new and interesting topics, including worldwide efforts to improve health, the impact of the growing elderly population on our social security system, and juggling work and family responsibilities." |
 | On Suicide Product# 460686685 Selling for $16 "Traditionally, suicide was thought to be a matter of purely individual despair, but Durkheim recognized that the phenomenon had a social dimension. He believed that if anything can explain how individuals relate to society, then it is suicide. This work was the result of his research." |
 | 21st Century Etiquette: Charlotte Ford's Guide to Manners for the Modern Age Product# 460686856 Selling for $16 "Offers advice for every aspect of contemporary living, including dating, dressing, and entertaining." |
| The Moral Center: How We Can Reclaim Our Country from Die-hard Extremists, Rogue Corporations, Hollywood Hacks, and Pretend Patriots Product# 460687139 Selling for $24 "A scathing follow-up to The Cheating Culture argues that most Americans are less concerned with popular political issues than they are with self-centeredness, consumerism, and an overall lack of purpose, in an account that explores modern culture conflicts and offers suggestions on how to find middle ground." |
 | Human Evolution and Prehistory Product# 460687476 Selling for $56.67 "This text is intended for the introductory courses that concentrate on physical anthropology and prehistoric archaeology. This book offers a comprehensive and balanced presentation on views of the human evolution and prehistory. It focuses on selected aspects of physical anthropology and prehistoric archaeology as they relate to the origin of humanity, the origin of culture, and the development of human biological and cultural diversity." |
 | Classical Social Theory: Investigation and Application Product# 460765650 Selling for $82.6 "Offering an excellent overview of approximately 400 years of social theory with a concentration on sociological thought, this book reflects the convergence of social science, natural science, philosophy, and history. It features a concise review of each major theorist's biography, the influences on their works, and a review of their major contributions. KEY TOPICS' Individual chapters examine the lives and thoughts of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Georg Simmel, Max Weber, Charles Cooley, George Herbert Mead, Thorstein Veblen, Karl Mannheim, Talcott Parsons, and George Homans. A concluding chapter provides a comprehensive review of the many contributions from women. For individuals interested in the study of social theory with an appreciation for synthetic thought and for history." |
 | Violence and Gender: An Interdisciplinary Reader Product# 460765654 Selling for $63.6 "Using different disciplinary approaches, this collection of thoughtful and timely selections focuses on integrating issues related to violence and gender. 'Violence and Gender' enables readers to learn about these complex issues so they can work to lessen the occurrence of violence in their personal and professional lives. The introductory section presents a number of theories of violence that ground readers in different theories and reasons for violent behavior. The subsequent sections deal with the topics of gender, youth violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, violence and sports, and media representation of violence. Because of its comprehensive coverage of many issues, this book can serve as an excellent resource for sociologists, criminologists, justice administrators, psychologists, therapists, and those involved in social work." |
 | Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective Product# 460765681 Selling for $54 "From both a teaching and a research perspective, the topic of gender has moved from the margins to the center of these disciplines, and sociology is no exception. The third edition of this book takes into account the multitude of new material on gender, especially as associated with multicultural and global issues." |
 | Criminological Theory Product# 460765686 Selling for $38.6 "This concise book covers all the major sociological theories of crime. The book presents each theory in terms of the historical intellectual, sociological, political, and economic factors of the period during which it was developed and demonstrates the application of each theory through explanations of how each translated into the policies and programs of their day. It also demonstrates the contemporary uses of each theory and summarizes the major points of each. The third edition of Criminological Theory has been revised to include comprehensive literature references that reflect the latest views. It also provide expanded coverage of a number of topics, including postmodern criminology, a discussion of Chaos Theory, a separate chapter on Rational Choice and Routine Activities, and separate chapters on Gender/Feminist perspectives. The book also incorporates the latest references to research and theory testing within the discussion of each theory as well as new implications or applications of the theory in policy or criminal justice programming. An essential reference book for every legal professional and everyone involved in law enforcement." |
 | Children of the City; At Work and At Play Product# 460765895 Selling for $16.95 "Drawn from interviews, social workers' records, and other sources, this social history chronicles the lives of the children of America's turn-of-the-century immigrants" |
 | The Power Of Gender In Religion Product# 460766623 Selling for $40.59 This reader contains eleven essays that examine the inter-play between gender and religion. Originally presented atthe 1995 Annual Meeting of the Society for the ScientificStudy of Religion. |
 | Naked Intimacy Product# 460766740 Selling for $14.95 "One of America's foremost couples therapists offers expert advice on rekindling relationships through 'naked intimacy' 'Naked Intimacy is for everyone who yearns for an intimate relationship and wonders why it seems so elusive. It is for couples who are experiencing emptiness and loneliness in their relationships and dream of rediscovering the deep intimacy that existed in the early days of the relationships. Joel D. Block, one of the founders of the modern self-help movement, entices the reader to take his or her clothes off emotionally with a love partner--a daring and courageous act, to be sure, but one that ultimately brings new vitality and eroticism to a relationship. Based on interviews with more than 200 people whose experiences speak directly to readers, concerns about love, happiness, fulfillment, and sexuality, 'Naked Intimacy is an important work that challenges love partners to do what it takes to achieve even greater levels of intimacy in a relationship." |
| Classical Social Theory: Investigation and Application Product# 460767398 Selling for $82.6 "Offering an excellent overview of approximately 400 years of social theory with a concentration on sociological thought, this book reflects the convergence of social science, natural science, philosophy, and history. It features a concise review of each major theorist's biography, the influences on their works, and a review of their major contributions. KEY TOPICS' Individual chapters examine the lives and thoughts of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Georg Simmel, Max Weber, Charles Cooley, George Herbert Mead, Thorstein Veblen, Karl Mannheim, Talcott Parsons, and George Homans. A concluding chapter provides a comprehensive review of the many contributions from women. For individuals interested in the study of social theory with an appreciation for synthetic thought and for history." |
| Violence and Gender: An Interdisciplinary Reader Product# 460767402 Selling for $63.6 "Using different disciplinary approaches, this collection of thoughtful and timely selections focuses on integrating issues related to violence and gender. 'Violence and Gender' enables readers to learn about these complex issues so they can work to lessen the occurrence of violence in their personal and professional lives. The introductory section presents a number of theories of violence that ground readers in different theories and reasons for violent behavior. The subsequent sections deal with the topics of gender, youth violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, violence and sports, and media representation of violence. Because of its comprehensive coverage of many issues, this book can serve as an excellent resource for sociologists, criminologists, justice administrators, psychologists, therapists, and those involved in social work." |
 | The Private Mary Chesnut; The Unpublished Civil War Diaries Product# 460768053 Selling for $38 "The author, a citizen of South Carolina during the Civil War, shares her experiences and opinions about the war, slavery, and the people around her" |
| Children of the City; At Work and At Play Product# 460768072 Selling for $16.95 "Drawn from interviews, social workers' records, and other sources, this social history chronicles the lives of the children of America's turn-of-the-century immigrants" |
 | Women and Religion Product# 460768345 Selling for $32.95 "Engaging and accessible, this book gives readers a unique introduction to the process of reading and listening to women's stories of religious experience. It provides a discussion of wome's roles in and experiences of religion and spirituality, primarily within the five major world religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam -- and also more broadly, in other contexts. Topics covered include the marginalization of women and their religious experience within the structures of the major world religions; women's experience within less structured religious settings; bringing women from the periphery of religious experience to its center in order to hear them speak as religious and spiritual subjects; and much more." |