A fresh contemporary framework brings the world into focus The iSoc framework is the anchor of the authors'' narrative and the organizing principle around which the the text is structured. The authors introduce five sociological lenses -- identity, inequality, interactions, institutions, and intersections -- through which they encourage students to view the world around them. The following elements appear in each chapter to guide students through the text and to remind them to use the iSoc perspective as they think about issues and examine concepts. NEW! iSoc major sections appear early in every chapter to define the chapter''s main themes in relation to the iSoc framework. The five lenses are addressed within the context of the chapter and accompanied by contemporary examples. NEW! iSoc and You summaries at the end of every major section reinforce the five levels of analysis and provide students with a theoretical lens through which to view social life. NEW! Chapter conclusion sections , aligned with the authors'' major themes as well as the iSoc levels of analysis, remind students to consider the chapters key content and themes through the iSoc framework. NEW! New topics and major updates include discussions of the 2016 presidential vote (in Chapter 7, Stratification and Social Class and Chapter 15, Politics and Religion,) and new chapters devoted to age (Chapter 10) and education (Chapter 13).
Dynamic content designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life NEW! The Revel(tm) mobile app lets students read, practice, and study -- anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates. NEW! Embedded videos enhance the text narrative and illuminate key content. The Pearson Originals docuseries is a series of high-quality social impact videos that exemplify and humanize key sociological concepts. These videos illustrate a variety of social issues and current events, creating opportunities for students to further develop their understanding of sociology. They help students connect with stories on a personal level, view people with greater empathy, and contextualize core concepts. Chapter-opening videos , narrated by lead author Michael Kimmel, provide contemporary vignettes that illustrate key themes and content in the chapter.
Topic-based animation videos , narrated by co-authors Amy Aronson and Tristan Bridges, focus on a wide range of contemporary subjects -- such as friendship networks and the gender wage gap -- that illuminate sociological concepts. NEW! Social Explorer interactive maps, figures, and tables enable students to explore the concepts and analyze the social patterns they''ve just read about. By interacting with data, students will begin to understand how trends impact them on a local level. LiveSlides allow instructors to present Social Explorer assets in class directly from their Revel course without having to switch to different presentation software. NEW! Currency windows put late-breaking stories into the context of sociology. Each chapter begins with a brief, author-written account of a recent event -- such as a movie release, research report, or election result -- that is relevant to the chapter at hand. These chapter-based bulletins will be updated regularly to ensure that the topics remain relevant and contemporary. Articles include the following: Debunking Millennial Myths Is Mental Health to Blame for Mass Shootings? What Happens When a City Runs out of Water? NEW! Assessments , including multiple-choice end-of-module and end-of-chapter quizzes, test students'' knowledge of the chapter content.
NEW! Chapter review sections at the end of each chapter present module summaries and key term flashcards that allow students to review and test their knowledge of the concepts covered. NEW! The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing -- among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking -- into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden. Self-paced Journaling Prompt s linked to Sociology and Our World features encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading. Assignable Shared Writing Activities linked to What Do You Think? What Does America Think? features direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion. Essays integrated directly within Revel allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course. NEW! Key terms appear in bold with pop-up definitions that allow students to see the meaning of a word or phrase while reading the text, providing context. These also appear in flashcard form at the end of each chapter as well as in a comprehensive glossary. NEW! Did You Know? boxes present short sociological factoids -- tidbits of information that are funny, strange, and a little offbeat -- that illustrate the sociological ideas being discussed.
For example, Did you know that Eskimos really do have about 50 words for snow? These entertaining points keep students engaged as they read. NEW! Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips. Hallmark features illustrate chapter concepts Sociology and Our World boxes reveal how sociological concepts are applicable to the world in which we all live. Highlighting the connections between students'' lives and sociology, these features facilitate classroom discussions, providing exciting examples of how sociological ideas are applied. U.S./World boxes illustrate cross-cultural comparisons to help students better grasp globalization, comparing the U.
S. both to similar countries (such as other G7 countries) as well as to countries very different from ours in the developing world. How Do We Know What We Know? boxes show students the methods used in the exploration of sociological problems. Highlighting the nuts and bolts of sociological discoveries, they help students see method-in-action as a tool that sociologists use to discover the patterns of the social world. What Do You Think? What Does America Think? boxes ask students to answer questions from the 2016 General Social Survey and then reveal data about what a representative sample of Americans thinks about the same topic. These features give students a sense of where their opinions fit with the rest of the country and encourage them to examine some of their own biases. An engaging writing style -- with examples drawn from TV, movies, music, video games, social media, and Internet memes -- makes the students'' reading experience more enjoyable while reinforcing the relevance of sociological concepts to students'' lives. Superior assignability, tracking, and pedagogical tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates.
This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up. The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students'' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track. LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn(tm) and Canvas(tm). With single sign-on, students can be ready to access an interactive blend of authors'' narrative, media, and assessment on their first day. Flexible, on-demand grade synchronization capabilities allow educators to control exactly which grades should be transferred to the Blackboard or Canvas Gradebook.
NEW! Learning objectives tied to the major subheadings in every chapter identify the key concepts students should know and understand. NEW! A running marginal glossary clearly defines bold key terms for students at the points in the chapters where the terms are discussed. Revel is built for digital learning, but we''ve got you covered if you need print, too Revel gives students everything they need in an integrated digital learning environment. But if students need a loos.