Inside Sociology Author:Michael Hughes, Carolyn J. Kroehler This new text offers the quality scholarship of Hughes and Kroehler's Sociology: The Core in a more condensed, more affordable form. Focusing on the essentials, Inside Sociology covers core sociological concepts in a clear, accessible, ten-chapter presentation. The authors apply the major sociological perspectives throughout the bo... more »ok, helping students develop their understanding of functionalism, conflict theory, and interactionism. Using sociological data, feature boxes, compelling chapter openers, cartoons, photos, and abundant real-world examples, Inside Sociology is designed to engage today's students.« less