This vibrant, engaging introduction to society and social life promises to be the book sociology students will want to read. Through his inimitable narrative style, author John Steckley explores the theories, structures, and relationships that make up our social world while encouraging students to think critically about their role in society. Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Foundations of Sociology lays the groundwork students need to succeed in introductory sociology courses and beyond.

Dr. John Steckley has taught at Humber College since 1983. He also taught anthropology at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Native studies at Laurentian University. He has published over 150 articles in the academic and popular press, as well as a short book of Huron biographies. He is the author of Beyond Their Years: Five Native Women's Stories (CSPI, 1999).

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"This book is written in accessible language, making it ideal for first-year students. Foundations of Sociology will do a great job of both challenging and engaging my students." --Dana Cudney, Laurentian University

"Foundations of Sociology is extremely student-friendly. . . . There are lots of graphs, photos, figures, and cartoons, all of which make the book very visually pleasing." --Christopher J. Fries, University of Manitoba