SOC Witt, Jon and Hermiston, Alana

About the Author Alana J. Hermiston discovered Sociology in her first year of undergraduate studies at Trent University and graduated from Trent with an Honours B.A. She went on to earn her M.A. from Queen's University, and her Ph.D. from Carleton University. Alana has taught sociology courses at both the college and university level for many years. She is currently a professor in the Faculty of Justice Studies at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario. Jon Witt was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He attended college and graduate school in the Chicago area and received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Loyola University Chicago. Jon has been teaching at Central College in Pella, Iowa, since 1993. Hi first book, The Big Picture: A Sociology Primer (McGraw-Hill), provides an accessible and interesting introduction to what it means to look at the world sociologically. The website at www.soc101.com accompanies SOC and The Big Picture, and is dedicated to providing links to sociological stories, research, ideas, data, and more. Product Description Helping students fall in love with Sociology Help your students develop a relationship with Sociology. Witt/Hermiston’s 3rd Canadian edition of SOC: A Matter of Perspective will help students find the joy in practicing Sociology. SOC aims to unleash students’ sociological imagination and develop their critical thinking skills. Students will be introduced to the core issues, theories, and questions that inspire sociologists, and will learn to appreciate the impact on their lives and the world around them. The brief and visual design drives readability, and the wealth of highly-engaging critical thinking prompts and pedagogy inspires curiosity and understanding. The content reflects the diversity and complexity of Canadian society by exploring Aboriginal, seniors, gender, immigration issues and more. Connect and SmartBook only bolster Witt’s ability to bring concepts to life and improve student comprehension and engagement.