Sociology, 19th edition

  • John J. Macionis

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Sociology empowers you to see sociology in everyday life. Utilizing a traditional 3-perspectives approach, author John Macionis guides you through the theories and research that make up the discipline. By challenging how you think about both your own life and society as a whole, Macionis helps you better understand the world we all share.

The 19th Edition incorporates the latest data and research throughout. To reflect the contemporary world, the text covers topics such as the impact of AI and the proliferation of remote work, and includes a new section offering political analysis of aging. Fresh photography, fine art and illustrations reflect current popular culture.

Published by Pearson (August 8th 2025) - Copyright © 2026

ISBN-13: 9780135431320

Subject: Sociology

Category: Introduction to Sociology

Part 1: The Foundations of Sociology

  1. The Sociological Perspective
  2. Sociological Investigation

Part 2: The Foundations of Society

  1. Culture
  2. Society
  3. Socialization
  4. Social Interaction in Everyday Life
  5. Mass Media and Social Media: With an Early Look at Artificial Intelligence
  6. Groups and Organizations
  7. Sexuality and Society
  8. Deviance

Part 3: Social Inequality

  1. Social Stratification
  2. Social Class in the United States
  3. Global Stratification
  4. Gender Stratification
  5. Race and Ethnicity
  6. Aging and Later Life

Part 4: Social Institutions

  1. The Economy and Work
  2. Politics and Government
  3. Families
  4. Religion
  5. Education
  6. Health and Medicine

Part 5: Social Change

  1. Population, Urbanization and Environment
  2. Collective Behavior and Social Movements
  3. Social Change: Traditional, Modern and Postmodern Societies