Introduction to Sociology 3e
Tonja R. Conerly
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
This audiobook recording was created from the August 2024 web version of Introduction to Sociology 3e by OpenStax. It may be more up-to-date than the textbook published in 2021.
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.
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This is an audio adaptation of Introduction to Sociology 3e by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Duration - 4h 34m.
Author - Tonja R. Conerly.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Rice University ©.
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This audiobook recording was created from the August 2024 web version of Introduction to Sociology 3e by OpenStax. It may be more up-to-date than the textbook published in 2021. 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 audio textbook is produced by https://AudibleClassroom.com This is an audio adaptation of Introduction to Sociology 3e by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Duration - 4h 34m. Author - Tonja R. Conerly. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Rice University ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:22
Preface
Duration:00:02:29
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Sociology
Duration:00:03:30
1.1 What Is Sociology?
Duration:00:08:26
1.2 The History of Sociology
Duration:00:23:55
1.3 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
Duration:00:21:14
1.4 Why Study Sociology?
Duration:00:09:52
Key Terms
Duration:00:04:40
Section Summary
Duration:00:02:21
Section Quiz
Duration:00:04:25
Short Answer
Duration:00:01:29
Chapter 2: Sociological Research
Duration:00:01:57
2.1 Approaches to Sociological Research
Duration:00:17:01
2.2 Research Methods
Duration:00:37:01
2.3 Ethical Concerns
Duration:00:07:02
Chapter 3: Culture
Duration:00:03:27
3.1 What Is Culture?
Duration:00:23:01
3.2 Elements of Culture
Duration:00:27:41
3.3 High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change
Duration:00:16:33
3.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
Duration:00:08:24
Chapter 4: Society and Social Interaction
Duration:00:02:42
4.1 Types of Societies
Duration:00:15:07
4.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Duration:00:18:36
4.3 Social Constructions of Reality
Duration:00:09:23
Chapter 5: Socialization
Duration:00:08:09
5.1 Theories of Self-Development
Duration:00:14:17
5.2 Why Socialization Matters
Duration:00:09:35
5.3 Agents of Socialization
Duration:00:16:38
5.4 Socialization Across the Life Course
Duration:00:14:05
Chapter 6: Groups and Organization
Duration:00:06:03
6.1 Types of Groups
Duration:00:15:50
6.2 Group Size and Structure
Duration:00:15:53
6.3 Formal Organizations
Duration:00:15:18
Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
Duration:00:02:57
7.1 Deviance and Control
Duration:00:13:05
7.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime
Duration:00:24:51
7.3 Crime and the Law
Duration:00:21:44
Chapter 8: Media and Technology
Duration:00:03:54
8.1 Technology Today
Duration:00:19:46
8.2 Media and Technology in Society
Duration:00:28:13
8.3 Global Implications of Media and Technology
Duration:00:15:23
8.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Media and Technology
Duration:00:18:27
Chapter 9: Social Stratification in the United States
Duration:00:04:32
9.1 What Is Social Stratification?
Duration:00:13:25
9.2 Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
Duration:00:22:27
9.3 Global Stratification and Inequality
Duration:00:06:42
9.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification
Duration:00:07:54
Chapter 10: Global Inequality
Duration:00:02:33
10.1 Global Stratification and Classification
Duration:00:22:23
10.2 Global Wealth and Poverty
Duration:00:24:41
10.3 Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
Duration:00:05:29
Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity
Duration:00:02:48
11.1 Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups
Duration:00:12:56
11.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
Duration:00:07:17
11.3 Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism
Duration:00:18:37
11.4 Intergroup Relationships
Duration:00:12:04
11.5 Race and Ethnicity in the United States
Duration:00:45:45
Chapter 12: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
Duration:00:04:18
12.1 Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression
Duration:00:38:59
12.2 Gender and Gender Inequality
Duration:00:32:05
12.3 Sexuality
Duration:00:19:28
Chapter 13: Aging and the Elderly
Duration:00:03:11
13.1 Who Are the Elderly? Aging in Society
Duration:00:28:08
13.2 The Process of Aging
Duration:00:25:07
13.3 Challenges Facing the Elderly
Duration:00:16:29
13.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
Duration:00:18:24
Chapter 14: Relationships, Marriage, and Family
Duration:00:02:46
14.1 What Is Marriage? What Is a Family?
Duration:00:24:36
14.2 Variations in Family Life
Duration:00:22:00
14.3 Challenges Families Face
Duration:00:24:38
Chapter 15: Religion
Duration:00:03:04
15.1 The Sociological Approach to Religion
Duration:00:18:45
15.2 World Religions
Duration:00:15:26
15.3 Religion in the United States
Duration:00:14:58
Chapter 16: Education
Duration:00:04:34
16.1 Education around the World
Duration:00:12:59
16.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Education
Duration:00:20:14
16.3 Issues in Education
Duration:00:16:51
Chapter 17: Government and Politics
Duration:00:03:30
17.1 Power and Authority
Duration:00:13:58
17.2 Forms of Government
Duration:00:14:01
17.3 Politics in the United States
Duration:00:09:50
17.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
Duration:00:08:15
Chapter 18: Work and the Economy
Duration:00:09:50
18.1 Economic Systems
Duration:00:40:31
18.2 Globalization and the Economy
Duration:00:08:57
18.3 Work in the United States
Duration:00:20:56
Chapter 19: Health and Medicine
Duration:00:05:28
19.1 The Social Construction of Health
Duration:00:09:18
19.2 Global Health
Duration:00:06:24
19.3 Health in the United States
Duration:00:25:17
19.4 Comparative Health and Medicine
Duration:00:12:29
19.5 Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
Duration:00:07:36
Chapter 20: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
Duration:00:07:48
20.1 Demography and Population
Duration:00:16:58
20.2 Urbanization
Duration:00:16:03
20.3 The Environment and Society
Duration:00:30:49
Chapter 21: Social Movements and Social Change
Duration:00:06:36
21.1 Collective Behavior
Duration:00:09:52
21.2 Social Movements
Duration:00:24:37
21.3 Social Change
Duration:00:16:52
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:12