Sociology: The United States in a Global Community

Known for its ability to throughly integrate sociology into the world we live in, Ferrante's text gives students a foundation in the discipline as well as global examples that open up that perspective. This book, the leading global book for introductory sociology, interweaves examples from all over the world into chapters on basic sociological concepts. Ferrante is careful to lay down a variety of different theories for the students, thus allowing them to see sociology from multiple perspectives. Each chapter draws examples from a different country to illustrate its points. The author's vivid writing style and use of unique and innovative examples make sociology highly understandable and applicable for students.