The authors help students learn key sociological concepts through real research examples related to the dynamic interplay of race, class, gender and other social variables. In addition, guides for reading and interpreting the research literature help students understand key concepts, while SPSS demonstrations and a rich variety of exercises help them hone their problem-solving skills.

New to this edition:

• A globally focused data set


• Revised data in tables, figures and equation


• Added and updated end-of-chapter exercises


• Updated SPSS problems and demonstrations.