Living Sociology, Second Edition, provides readers with an engaging introduction to sociology as a scientific discipline that produces useable and relevant knowledge. This comprehensive book covers the essential concepts and principles of sociology while affording special attention to diversity issues and intersecting social inequalities. Multicultural, global, and feminist perspectives on social life in the United States and in other societies are integrated throughout, helping to broaden readers' outlooks. A complementary emphasis on real world application encourages readers to see themselves in the course material and to extend their understanding of issues surrounding contemporary social policies. This highly readable yet challenging book invites readers to share the authors' enthusiasm for the significant role sociology plays in understanding today's world. The all new Interactive Companion CD-ROM (packaged with the book) features chapter-by-chapter learning objectives, interactive map activities, Internet activities, matching or association activities, reflective writing activities, critical thinking activities, audio and video clips, Weblinks, and practice tests. For anyone interested in sociology.