Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology: A Public Sociology Framework provides students with a collection of articles that present key concepts in sociology from a civic-minded perspective. The anthology encourages an active level of engagement and brings students in conversation with their communities.The book is organized into eight distinct units. Opening units introduce students to important sociological frameworks, the field of public sociology, and key sociological theories. Additional units discuss gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, the family, education, the environment, and social movements. Each unit includes post-reading questions to encourage students to think about social injustice, social policy, and social change.Featuring a unique social justice orientation and a focus on public sociology, Introduction to Sociology is an ideal core or supplementary textbook for foundational courses in sociology.

Amy Alsup, M.A. is an adjunct professor of sociology at San Diego Miramar College. Her teaching experience includes work at community colleges, research universities, design universities, and public high schools. Her personal and professional areas of expertise include public policy, social justice advocacy, education and teaching, and nonprofit work. She holds a master's degree in sociology from the University of Minnesota.