The new edition of this introductory text has an online component (an access code is provided with the book). Lindsey (Maryville U. of St. Louis) and Beach (Kentucky Wesleyan College) introduce major theoretical perspectives then apply them throughout the text in chapters addressing various aspects of social structure, socialization, sexuality, deviant behavior, economic stratification, gender, and the aged, among other topics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR