Society: The Basics
Sixth Edition

by
John J. Macionis
Kenyon College

Welcome to the study guide to accompany Society the Basics, 6/e. Visit this site when you want to gain a richer perspective and a deeper understanding of the concepts and issues discussed in Society: The Basics, 6/e.

Features of this site include:

• Chapter summary that help students organize key concepts.
• Online quizzes which include instant scoring and coaching.
• Essay questions that test critical thinking and develop writing skills.
• Many dynamic web links that provide a valuable source of supplemental information.
• Communication tools such as chat rooms and message boards to facilitate online collaboration and communication.
• Key word searches that are easy to use and feature built-in search engines.
• Built-in e-mail routing that gives students the ability to forward essay responses and graded quizzes to their instructors.

  If you would like to send a message to Dr. Macionis, [macionis@kenyon.edu] will be happy read your thoughts and suggestions about either the text or the site. You are also welcome to visit his personal Web site, (www.macionis.com).

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  Select a chapter: 1: Sociology: Perspective, Theory and Method 2: Culture 3: Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age 4: Social Interaction in Everyday Life 5: Groups and Organizations 6: Deviance 7: Sexuality 8: Social Stratification 9: Global Stratification 10: Sex and Gender 11: Race and Ethnicity 12: Economics and Politics 13: Family and Religion 14: Education and Medicine 15: Population, Urbanization and the Environment 16: Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies