Essentials of Sociology

by Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Deborah Carr

Education Sociology

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Essentials of Sociology offers a foundation in the key ideas, concepts, and perspectives of sociology. It introduces readers to the study of society and social life, making the field more approachable for students and anyone seeking a broad overview of sociological thinking.

ISBN-13 9780393674088 ASIN 0393674088 Views 1061 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Year 2019 Edition Seventh Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 529 Created February 14, 2026 Updated October 16, 2026

About This Book

Essentials of Sociology introduces the central subject matter and vocabulary of sociology.

The book provides a foundation for examining society, social relationships, institutions, and patterns of human interaction.

Written by Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, and Deborah Carr, it is designed as an essential starting point for studying sociology.