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Introduction to Sociology 3e aligns to the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. It is arranged in a manner that provides foundational sociological theories and contexts, then progresses through various aspects of human and societal interactions. The new edition is focused on driving meaningful and memorable learning experiences related to critical thinking about society and culture. OpenStax is part of Rice University and has adapted and updated the best practices of traditional publishing to create and deliver high-quality, peer-reviewed textbooks. Free OpenStax resources include an electronic textbook, test/quiz banks, PowerPoint slides, an audiobook, and more. Low cost instructor resources from OpenStax Technology partners include automated homework and assessment systems. Used in SOC 101.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of key sociological topics and encourages students to think critically about the social world. Students develop the sociological imagination and examine society through each of the main sociological paradigms and through multiple social institutions. Key topics include research, culture, socialization, society, deviance, crime, stratification, inequality, race, ethnicity, gender and sex, family, religion, education, health, aging, politics, work, economics, the environment, population, urbanization, and social change. Free Lumen resources include high quality, openly licensed electronic textbooks nonautomated assigments and test/quiz banks, instructor slide decks, and more. Low cost Lumen Waymaker packages cost less than $40 per student and include the free Lumen Learning resources, automated assignments and assessments, online problem sets, interactive learning activities, tools to improve faculty-student connections, and Blackboard packages.

The first peer-reviewed open access textbook for cultural anthropology courses. Produced by the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges. Different from other introductory textbooks, this book is an edited volume with each chapter written by a different author. Each author has written from their experiences working as an anthropologist and that personal touch makes for an accessible introduction to cultural anthropology. Includes end of chapter discussion questions. Used in ANT 102.

Designed to meet the scope and sequence of your course, OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology is a four-field text integrating diverse voices, engaging field activities, and meaningful themes like Indigenous experiences and social inequality to engage students and enrich learning. OpenStax is part of Rice University and has adapted and updated the best practices of traditional publishing to create and deliver high-quality, peer-reviewed textbooks. Free OpenStax resources include an electronic textbook, PowerPoint slides, a Blackboard package, and more. Low cost instructor resources from OpenStax Technology partners include automated homework and assessment system. Consider for ANT 101.