Part I Understanding Our Social World: The Scientific Study of Society Chapter 1 Sociology: A Unique Way to View the World Chapter 2 Examining the Social World: How Do We Know? Part II Social Structure, Processes, and Control Chapter 3 Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World Chapter 4 Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane Chapter 5 Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work Chapter 6 Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Perverts, Freaks, and Folks Like Us Part III Inequality Chapter 7 Stratification: Rich and Famous-or Rags and Famine? Chapter 8 Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond "We" and "They" Chapter 9 Gender Stratification: She/He-Who Goes First? Part IV Institutions Chapter 10 Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking Chapter 11 Education and Religion: Asking "What?" and "Why?" Chapter 12 Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege Part V Social Dynamics Chapter 13 Population and Health: Living on Spaceship Earth Chapter 14 The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference?