Sociology Textbooks

Accessible Appalachia: An Open-Access Introduction to Appalachian Studies

Editors: Day and Johnson

Publisher: Eastern Kentucky University

License: CC BY-NC-SA

Accessible Appalachia: An Open-Access Introduction to Appalachian Studies is an edited collection of original scholarship. The textbook offers an interdisciplinary perspective and is ideal for introductory classes in Appalachian Studies. Available free to students everywhere, this textbook features coverage of Appalachian artistic, cultural, historical, natural, and social development.

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Introduction to Human Services: An Equity Lens - 2e

Authors: Pearce and Ochoa-Leyva

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY

Introduction to Human Services: An Equity Lens exemplifies equity, diversity, and inclusion while providing a foundational understanding of the human services field, including core principles and theories and the characteristics and skills needed for the field. Features include ethical codes of conduct, the whitewashing of the history of helping professions, and a transitory chapter into internship settings. An emphasis is placed on the relationship between the complexity of social problems, services, systems and programs that comprise human services. The text prepares students who are considering or are committed to the Human Services field to participate in more advanced courses and practicum experiences.

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Inequality and Interdependence: Social Problems and Social Justice

Authors: Puttman, Burrows, Howe, Karena, Antoine, Szott, and Temple

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY

Inequality and Interdependence: Social Problems and Social Justice examines the persistent social problems of our world, asking both who suffers and who benefits. We explore inequality in issues that challenge communities today, such as education, mental health, death and dying, and disaster recovery, among others. We invite students to celebrate the work of those who remind us of our interdependence, to imagine powerful equitable solutions, and to co-create a more just world.

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Sociology of Gender: An Equity Lens

Authors: Esbensen, Pertermann, and Karena

License: CC BY

Sociology of Gender is an introductory textbook suitable for students of sociology and women, gender, and sexuality.

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Introduction to Criminology: An Equity Lens

Authors: Peterson and VanderPyl

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY

Introduction to Criminology provides a foundation for understanding the origins, evolution, and current status of criminological theories. This textbook explains the field of criminology and influential theories in context, with real-life examples and activities. All content is delivered through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each chapter includes bold-faced key terms with definitions and cross-references that link backward and forward to important concepts. Students can also engage with the content through discussion questions and supplemental resources at the end of each chapter.

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Mental Disorders and the Criminal Justice System

Authors: Nichol, Harding, and McKirdy

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY-NC

This is an introductory textbook exploring the management and treatment of people with mental disorders throughout the criminal justice system.

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Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services

Authors: Green, DeJonge, Golden, Brayton, Steinman, and Raybold

Publisher: Milne Open Textbooks

License: CC BY

Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services delves into the complex realm of social justice, offering a deep dive into historical roots and theories to practical applications in the field. This text covers fundamental concepts, including power, privilege, and oppression, and explores critical issues like racism, gender, sexuality, poverty, religion, and disability in the context of the United States. The last section of the book hones in on the field of human services, discussing power, privilege, and bias in this context, and lastly exploring equitable distribution, human rights, and the systems and entry points within human services practice.

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Keepin' Up with Popular Culture

Author: Arditi

Publisher: Mavs Open Press

License: CC BY-NC

In Keepin’ Up with Popular Culture, Dr. David Arditi introduces students to popular culture as a way to view and understand society, politics, and culture. This book demonstrates to students the overall importance of popular culture in their lives. It explores the ways that language is used (and the way that we use language) to construct the world around us through popular culture.

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Changing Society

Authors: Krouskop, Cushing, Puttman, and Temple

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY-SA

Changing Society offers a foundational exploration of the causes, impacts, and dynamics of social change. Informed by the tenets of universal design, equity and belonging, and a commitment to a decolonizing approach, it is written for undergraduate students majoring in social sciences, social work, ethnic studies, or social justice studies.

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Sociology in Everyday Life: An Equity Lens

Authors: Puentes and Gougherty

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY

This openly licensed text uses a multi-level, intersectional feminist approach to frame our understanding of contemporary sociology in the United States. The text introduces a variety of concepts and theories that are helpful in understanding the social world in which we live. It asks and answers the questions “What is sociology?” “How do groups, networks, and social interactions shape our reality?” and “How do identities and social structures shape our opportunities?” Original content is licensed under CC BY 4.0, except as otherwise noted.

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