Your SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology Textbook

Introduction to Sociology, Second Edition

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In an effort to reduce textbook costs to our students, the Department of Social Sciences has adopted this textbook published by OpenStax.

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Links

Introduction to Sociology, Second Edition is available in a number of formats for zero or very minimal cost.

  • Click HERE to visit the main page for the textbook.
    • This site contains all the links below and additional information for students including:
    • Student Getting Started Guide
    • Sociology Live! (YouTube Channel for this textbook)
  • Click HERE to download the FREE PDF version of the textbook.
  • Click HERE to use the FREE Online version of the textbook.
  • Click HERE to order a PRINT copy of the textbook. ($29)
  • Click HERE to buy the iBooks version of the textbook (for this version you will need an iPad, iPhone, or Mac computer with iBooks installed.) ($4.99)