Brent (sociology, U. of Missouri) and Lewis (sociology, Penn State Harrisburg), and Pires acquaint undergraduate students with sociology by linking sociological concepts to examples from everyday life. They integrate classic theories of sociology with contemporary studies and emphasize how it uses the methods of science to examine social issues. The book consists of self-contained content units that cover about 100 introductory sociology topics divided into modules that incorporate visual overviews, figures and tables, and visual summaries. A companion website contains quizzes, flashcards, crosswords, a glossary, and video and web links. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)