This workbook is a "hands-on" introduction to the craft of social research. Students are involved in the process of social research throughout, taking an active role and testing their own ideas about topics such as divorce, abortion, crime, inequality, prejudice, and television violence, among other current issues. Data sets available online!
These data sets (see 'Sample Materials and Chapters') provide historical depth and analyse trends over time by comparing 2006 results and patterns with data from the 1972 General Social Survey.