The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology (Seventh Edition)

The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology is a market-leading textbook that brings the study of society to life through a student-centered approach. Authors Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein use a wide variety of popular culture examples and contemporary research to illustrate how sociology applies to everyday experiences. This Seventh Edition continues to help students develop their “sociological imagination” by examining the complex relationship between individual lives and the larger social structures that shape them.

The text covers fundamental sociological concepts including culture, socialization, social interaction, and deviance, while providing deep dives into systemic inequalities such as race, class, and gender. With engaging data workshops and updated examples ranging from social media trends to global social movements, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible foundation for anyone beginning their study of the social world.

Book Details and Metadata

• Title: The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology
• Edition: 7th Edition
• Author: Kerry Ferris
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication Date: January 1, 2020
• Language: English
• Print Length: 475 pages
• ISBN-10: 0393690741
• ISBN-13: 978-0393690743