Our social world : condensed version / Jeanne H. Ballantine, Keith A. Roberts. (Text)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I Understanding Our Social World: The Scientific Study of Society -- Chapter 1 Sociology: A Unique Way to View the World -- Chapter 2 Examining the Social World: How Do We Know? -- Part II Social Structure, Processes, and Control -- Chapter 3 Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World -- Chapter 4 Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane -- Chapter 5 Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work -- Chapter 6 Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us -- Part III Inequality -- Chapter 7 Stratification: Rich and Famous---or Rags and Famine? -- Chapter 8 Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond "We" and "They" -- Chapter 9 Gender Stratification: She/He---Who Goes First? -- Part IV Institutions -- Chapter 10 Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking -- Chapter 11 Education and Religion: Answering "What?" and "Why?" -- Chapter 12 Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege -- Part V Social Dynamics -- Chapter 13 Population and Health: Living on Spaceship Earth -- Chapter 14 The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference?.