Society: The Basics, 17th edition

  • John J. Macionis

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Society: The Basics guides you through the theories and research that make up the discipline of sociology. Using a traditional 3-perspectives approach, renowned author John Macionis helps you connect sociological concepts to everyday life. Throughout this concise text, Macionis challenges how you think about both your own life and society as a whole, helping you better understand the world we all share.

The 17th 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. A new section offers political analysis of aging. And fresh photography, fine art and illustrations reflect current popular culture.

Published by Pearson (August 11th 2025) - Copyright © 2026

ISBN-13: 9780135431528

Subject: Sociology

Category: Introduction to Sociology

  1. Sociology: Perspective, Theory and Method
  2. Culture
  3. Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age
  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
  9. Social Stratification
  10. Global Stratification
  11. Gender Stratification
  12. Race and Ethnicity
  13. Economics and Politics
  14. Family and Religion
  15. Education, Health and Medicine
  16. Population, Urbanization and Environment
  17. Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies