TY - BOOK AU - Schaefer,Richard T. TI - Sociology: A Brief Introduction T2 - 6th Ed SN - 0070611173 U1 - 301 PY - 2006/// CY - New Delhi PB - Tata McGraw-Hill KW - Sociology, Sociological Research, Socialization, Social Interaction and Social Structure, The Mass Media, Social Control, The Family and Intimate Relationships N1 - The First main editions of Sociology have been well recieved; the book is currently used in more than 500 colleges and universities. But some instruction have sought a more concise view of the discipline that would permit them to assign additional material or projects. The brief introduction, Sixth edition, Brings the research into the 21st century and introduces a number of features designed to appeal to today's students. One thing that remains unchanged, however is the steady focus on three espically important points: Comprehensive and balanced coverage of theoretical perspective throughout the text. • Strong coverage of issues pertaining to gender, age, race etnicity and class in all chapters. • Integrated coverage of cross-cultural and global material throughout the text ; Including with reference and index ER -