Sociology in Our Times - The Essentials 13th edition by Kendall

Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 13th edition by Kendall, from Cengage, offers a focused introduction to the key ideas, concepts, and perspectives of sociology. Designed for introductory courses, this essentials version emphasizes sociological imagination, major theories, research methods, culture, socialization, deviance, inequality, race and ethnicity, gender, family, education, religion, politics, economy, health, population, and social change. Kendall connects sociological concepts to contemporary social issues and everyday experiences, giving students a practical framework for understanding how institutions and social forces shape human behavior.