inside the delicious big-mac (fast food and fast click) - a new textboo

friends - my old french cousine reflex is to blame that i got that thing
with the big mac a little bit wrong. i thought it is so funny to see the
very good text (i did not doubt that last week, when I posted the thing
initially) under the headline of 'asia weeks at macdonalds' (Asienwochen bei
McDonalds). whatever, after a little bit of searching on the net today i
found that the referred-to text (Chapter 8)

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olc/dl/17953/sch26411_ch08.pdf

is part and parcel of McGraw-Hill publicity, announcing:

(see below). even for a great friend of french cousine like me, that big mac
might very safely be recommended for your classrooom, then! my fast click on
fast food and world systems theory is thus qualified

Kindest regards, thanks to Pat Lauderdale and Carl Dasbach for their remarks

Arno Tausch



SOCIOLOGY:
A Brief Introduction with Free e-Source CD-ROM and Free PowerWeb, Fourth
Edition 
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Author: 
Richard T. Schaefer, Depaul U/Sociology  
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ISBN: 0-07-248538-8
Description: ©2002 / Softcover / 576 pages
Publication Date: August 2001 
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Overview

Three basic premises guide this highly successful introductory text - first
that theory and research must be both comprehensive and clear, second that
the text must show how sociology is relevant both to the study of society
and to students' lives, and third that sociology can play a valuable role in
teaching critical thinking skills. To that end, this solid, well-respected
text combines a balanced three-perspective approach with excellent
student-oriented examples, and distinctive social policy sections in a
concise presentation that offers an alternative to full-length books. 
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New to This Edition 
Exciting new chapter openers drawn from sociological writings convey the
excitement and relevance of sociological inquiry (e.g. Streetwise by Elijah
Anderson, The McDonaldization of Society by George Ritzer, and Peer Power by
Patricia A. Adler and Peter Adler). 
An expanded map program includes two kinds of maps: "Mapping Life
Nationwide" and "Mapping Life Worldwide" that show the prevalence of social
trends. 
"Eye on the Media" boxed features illustrate how the media affect and are
affected by social factors, helping students look at media more critically. 
Contemporary poster and graphic art and accompanying captions at the
beginning of each chapter illustrate key themes of the chapter. 
"Sticker" captions within figures draw attention to major points in the
graphs. 
Cross Reference Icons within the text refer to concepts discussed earlier in
the book, pointing readers to the page on which these concepts were
introduced. 
Discussion questions at the ends of boxes and policy sections help students
to think critically and to relate social issues and events to their own
lives. 
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information and exercises on the text specific Website. 
Text-specific Website includes self-graded chapter quizzes, Census '2000
updates, annotated web links, Internet exercises, an Online Sociology
Internet Guide, and more. 
Interactive e-Source with Making the Grade CD-ROM intertwines an expanded
version of the text with video clips, website links, practice tests, and
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Features 
Proven readability combined with effective pedagogy, and student oriented
examples make this text accessible to all levels of students. 
Strong coverage of issues pertaining to gender, race, ethnicity, and class
is integrated throughout the book. 
The social policy sections that close all but one chapter play a vital role
in helping students to think like sociologists. 
"Internet Connection" exercises at the end of each chapter take students
on-line to analyze social issues relevant to chapter topics. 

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Sociology: A Brief Introduction, 4/e 
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Table of Contents 
Boxes 
Social Policy Sections 
Preface 
1. Uunderstanding Sociology 
2. Sociological Research 
3. Culture 
4. Socialization 
5. Social Interaction and Social Structure 
6. Groups and Organizations 
7. Deviance and Social Control 
8. Stratification In The United States And Worldwide 
9. Racial and Ethnic Inequality 
10. Stratification by Gender and Age 
11. The Family and Intimate Relationships 
12. Religion and Education 
13. Government and The Economy 
14. Population and Health 
15. Communities and The Environment 
16. Social Movement, Social Change, and Technology 
Glossary 
References 
Acknowledgments 
Index  
 
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