This is the only introductory sociology text to use a truly comparative approach to teach sociological concepts and ideas. While other introductory sociology texts claim to be global via inclusion of ''global boxes,'' Ferrante's text uses an in-depth examination of life in other countries to help students understand sociological concepts. By integrating throughout each chapter the connections to American society, students also gain a greater understanding of global interdependence and societal differences and similarities.

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Product Description: This was the first introductory text to use a truly comparative global approach to teach sociological concepts and ideas. Some texts claim to be global by including global boxes; however, the entire Ferrante text is written from this perspective...read more

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