Soc - Softcover

Witt, Jon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0077443195 ISBN 13: 9780077443191

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2014

Synopsis

Make Sociology new with McGraw-Hill s "Connect Sociology" and "SOC 2014." Integral to Connect is "Investigate Sociology, " a tool that develops students sociological imaginations by placing them in provocative scenarios where they must analyze various sources and determine a solution. Connect also comes with "LearnSmart," an adaptive questioning tool proven to increase content comprehension and student results, as well as fun interactivities like "In their Shoes" and" Applying the Perspectives" that teach sociology s three theoretical frameworks. Finally, make sure students come prepared to class by assigning our many "e-book activities." With McGraw-Hill s digital tools, focus on what you do best teaching.

Unique to this program, "SOC 2014" uses extensive research to meet students where they are, by providing an appealing, affordable and current program. This, coupled with powerful digital learning tools, makes "SOC 2014" an ideal choice for your introductory course.

Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective."

About this title

About the Author

Jon Witt was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and raised in a predominantly working-class community. His father, Richard Witt, was a printer and his mother, Mary Carpenter, was a stay-at-home mom. After his parents divorced, his mom returned to school to get a college degree and became a high school English teacher. Both his parents remarried. He has a brother and two sisters. In 1984, he married his high school sweet heart, Lori Opgenorth, who continues to be his life partner. They both headed to graduate school, and Lori earned a Ph.D. in U.S. History. Together they have the world's two most wonderful daughters, Emily, born in 1994, and Eleanor, born in 1996. They recently added Jessie, a Pembroke Welsh corgi, to their family.

Jon graduated from Sheboygan's South High School in 1980. He attended Trinity College in Deerfield, Illinois, from which he graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology in 1984. While at Trinity, he completed a semester-long program at the Oregon Extension in Ashland, Oregon. After college, he continued his education in sociology, joined the faculty of Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he is currently an associate professor. He regularly offers courses in introductory sociology, social problems, social stratification, sociology of religion, sociology of science and technology, and sociological theory.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0077443195
• ISBN 13: 9780077443191
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464