Sociology in Action

Wake up your introductory sociology classes! <strong>Sociology in Action</strong> helps your students <em>learn </em>sociology by <em>doing</em> sociology.<br /> <br /> <strong>Sociology in Action</strong> by Kathleen Odell Korgen and Maxine P. Atkinson will inspire your students to <em>do </em>sociology through real-world activities designed to increase learning, retention, and engagement with course material. Packed with new activities and thought-provoking questions to help explain key concepts, the <strong>Second Edition</strong> of this innovative bestselling text immerses students in an active learning experience that emphasizes hands-on work, application, and learning by example.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Each chapter has been updated to reflect recent societal changes including: the causes for and ramifications of the 2016 election; the latest issues facing the LGBT community, people of color, immigrants and refugees, and the shrinking middle class; and student loan debt. The comprehensive Activity Guide that accompanies the text provides everything you need to assign, carry out, and assess the activities that will best engage your students, fit the format of your course, and meet your course goals.<br /> <strong><br /> Also available as a digital option (courseware).</strong> Contact your rep to learn more about <strong>Sociology in Action, <em>Second Edition</em> – Vantage Digital Option.&nbsp;</strong>