Introduction to Sociology 3e

Introduction to Sociology 3e aligns to the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. It is arranged in a manner that provides foundational sociological theories and contexts, then progresses through various aspects of human and societal interactions. The new edition is focused on driving meaningful and memorable learning experiences related to critical thinking about society and culture. The text includes comprehensive coverage of core concepts, discussions and data relevant to a diverse audience, and features that draw learners into the discipline in powerful and personal ways. Overall, Introduction to Sociology 3e aims to center the course and discipline as crucial elements for understanding relationships, society, and civic engagement; the authors seek to lay the foundation for students to apply what they learn throughout their lives and careers.

This is an audio adaptation of Introduction to Sociology 3e by OpenStax, narrated by Brian Barrick. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. You can access this publication as a PDF for free at openstax.org. The audio from this project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY). https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/