Society in Focus: An Introduction to Sociology (Census Update, 7th Edition)

By: William E. Thompson and Joseph V. Hickey

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Synopsis: Examining the role of mass media and information technology in contemporary society. This specially priced comprehensive introductory text emphasizes the increasing diversity and globalization of societies everywhere, and the special role of mass media and information technology in contemporary society. What is the Pearson Census Update Program? The Census Update edition incorporates 2010 Census data into a course simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program are as follows: Census Update Edition -Features fully updated data throughout the text, including all charts and graphs, to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. This edition also includes a reproduction of the 2010 Census Questionnaire for your students to explore in detail. 2010 Census Update Primer: A brief seven-chapter overview of the Census, including important information about the Constitutional mandate, research methods, who is affected by the Census, and how data is used. Additionally, the primer explores key contemporary topics such as race and ethnicity, the family, and poverty.