The book that keeps students reading! In this Second Brief Edition of Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, David M. Newman takes students inside today′s pressing sociological issues and shows them how the compelling events on their minds today--such as the current economic recession and the Obama presidency--relate to enduring sociological concepts. Throughout the new edition, Newman introduces students to the fascinating world of sociology, using current real-world examples and personal observations that help them understand how sociology affects them. Also available is Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life Readings by David M. Newman and Jodi O′Brien Providing provocative examples that illuminate the relationship between the individual and society, this acclaimed anthology includes a mix of short articles, chapters, and excerpts. The book′s 17 new readings touch on such important sociological issues as diversity among same-sex couples, inner-city violence among teenage girls, the plight of Muslim Americans after 9/11, gentrification in African American neighborhoods, and the immigrant rights movement. To package this reader with the Brief Second Edition at a discount, please use ISBN: 978-1-4129-9128-5 when placing your order.