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Society in Focus: An Introduction to Sociology, Census Update Plus MySocLab with eText — Access Card Package 7th Edition
Author(s): William E. Thompson (Author), Joseph V. Hickey (Author)
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: 10 July 2011
- Edition: 7th
- Language: English
- Print length: 672 pages
- ISBN-10: 0205171486
- ISBN-13: 9780205171484
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Examining the role of mass media and information technology in contemporary society
This specially priced comprehensive introductory text emphasizes the increasing diversity and globalization of societies everywhere, and the special role of mass media and information technology in contemporary society.
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- Improve Critical Thinking — Encourages students to consider the role of technology and the mass media in society.
- Engage Students — Lively design and features throughout keep students interested in chapter content.
- Explore Theory — Utilizes the three-theory paradigm model.
- Understand Diversity — Comparative global coverage.
- Support Instructors – Written activities and assessment in MySocLab offer instructors supplemental materials to help their students succeed.
Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205171486 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205171484
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About the Author
Professor Thompson began his college teaching career at the University of Tulsa. He spent the next ten years at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He is currently a professor of sociology and criminal justice and Director of Mayo College, a residential learning community for first-year students, at Texas A&M University – Commerce. He has also taught in the British Studies Program at Kings College, University of London. In 1993 Thompson received an Outstanding Teaching Award from the Texas Association of College Teachers, and in 1994 he won the Distinguished Faculty Award for Research and Teaching at Texas A&M University – Commerce. For fun and relaxation Thompson plays the drums.
