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YOUR COURSE MATERIALS
Diana Kendall
Sociology in our Times:
The Essentials, 6e
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— be tested
— receive homework
assignments
— have reading assignments
…from these materials
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sociological eyes
– New Photo Essays help you
visualize the social issues
covered in the chapter
– It is easy to review using the
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have added them to every
chapter!
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ISBN for Study Guide:
0495099422
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COMPUTERS?
— Student Group Activities
Workbook
Provides access to both
online resources and ideas
for group projects and
ethical debates. With this
workbook in your pocket,
you will be sure to ace the
class!
ISBN for Student Activities
Workbook:
0495115568
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