understand, analyze, and even change the world?all in a more streamlined format. It is adapted from Discover Sociology, Third Edition and offers in-depth coverage of 12 high-priority topics that are at the core of almost all introductory sociology courses.  Core Concepts maintains its reader-friendly narrative and the hallmark themes of the parent book, including the unequal distribution of power in society ("Inequality Matters"), the sociological imagination ("Private Lives, Public Issues"), and career skills ("What Can I Do With a Sociology Degree?").  A new feature, "Discover and Debate," shows students how to take effective, evidence-based positions on important social issues, and how to argue in a respectful manner that recognizes the value of different perspectives. The Interactive eBook* for Discover Sociology: Core Concepts includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources! VIDEO: Boost learning and bolster analysis with SAGE Premium Video! Recapping the fundamentals in every chapter, each video activity is paired with chapter learning objectives and tied to assessment via SAGE coursepacks. AUDIO: Listen to engaging podcasts and audio resources that supplement and enrich key points within the text. REFERENCE AND JOURNAL ARTICLES: Access articles from SAGE’s influential journals, handbooks, and encyclopedias that offer important background and exposure to seminal work in your field of study. OFFLINE READING: Using the VitalSource Bookshelf® platform, download your book to a personal computer and read it offline. SOCIAL SHARING AND FOLLOWING: Share notes and highlights with instructors and classmates who are using the same eBook, and "follow" friends and instructors as they make their own notes and highlights. ONLINE CONTENT: Access more online content via links to important data, relevant background, and profiles that enrich key concepts in the text. *Note: the access code for this interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.

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