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Worlds Apart : Social Inequalities in a New Century
Worlds Apart Social Inequalities in a New Century Author:Scott Sernau "I can''t emphasize how much I like the theoretical thrust of this book . . . too many undergraduate sociology texts of all kinds substitute description for theory and explanation. . . . I also like the integration of globalization." --Amy Wharton, Washington State University "As a professor at a liberal arts college, this book clearly f... more »ills a niche. . . . This book allows me to assign several books on specific topics without sacrificing the coherent narrative provided by Worlds Apart and to supplement articles and excerpts." --John Noakes, Franklin and Marshall College "Clearly, this book should be easier to read than other texts now available. This readability has not sacrificed attention to significant issues. . . . I really like this book. I will certainly adopt it."--William Breedlove, College of Charleston This innovative book is designed for use as a primary text for Social Inequalities and Social Stratification courses at the undergraduate level. It is the only undergraduate text that provides a sociological framework for analyzing inequality within U.S. society as well as analyzing the relationship between global stratification systems and internal systems of inequality. It places each issue and dimension of inequality in the context of a changing global economy. Key Features
Engages students in the subject matter with lively writing and fascinating cases, and interprets these lived experiences by introducing classical and contemporary theories of stratification.
The intersection of race, class, and gender is not just stated but illustrated throughout the book as a pervasive institutionalized system of privilege and oppression.
Key data are presented in clear, graphical formats and measures are explained early in the text.
Numeric data are tied to examples illustrating their importance and many sources are current, from the year 2000.
Chapters conclude with a review of the Key Points covered, and Your Turn exercises provide students the opportunity to apply concepts to their own experience, background, and local community.