An exciting and concise introduction to the discipline, Principles of Sociology, Second Edition assembles an impressive team of Canadian sociologists to introduce students to the key concepts and theories of sociology. In addition to explaining the fundamental principles of sociology, this text also shows how those principles are used to yield new and surprising insights into Canadian society and Canada's place in the world. The result is a unique and enlightened overview of sociology that is ideally suited to one-semester introductory courses.