OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e Audiobook/Audio Textbook
With the OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e Audiobook, you can explore social structures and cultural dynamics easily. Audileo, an official OpenStax partner, offers the complete textbook in a professionally narrated audio format. This valuable resource lets you delve into key sociological theories, discussions on diversity, and important ideas about society and culture by just listening. Use this audiobook to study key concepts, improve your understanding of discrimination and social change, and weave learning into your daily routine. This way, you can prepare for a meaningful academic career and active participation in your community.
- Audiobook duration: 28 hrs
- Last updated: August 2024
- Textbook Publisher: OpenStax
- Audiobook Publisher: Audileo
The OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e textbook offers clear coverage of key concepts, matching the topics and academic standards of a typical introductory sociology course. It starts by laying out basic sociological theories and contexts, then moves through different aspects of human and social interactions. This edition focuses on creating meaningful and memorable learning experiences that encourage critical thinking about society and culture. The authors and reviewers put in a lot of effort to develop a deep understanding of the causes and broad effects of discrimination and prejudice. They discuss these impacts in relation to major social institutions, such as education, government, and the economy. This approach helps students build a solid foundation for using sociological ideas throughout their lives and careers as active members of their communities.
Textbook Authors: Tonja R. Conerly, San Jacinto College; Kathleen Holmes, Northern Essex Community College; Asha Lal Tamang, Minneapolis Community and Technical College & North Hennepin Community College
This is an audio adaptation of the Introduction to Sociology 3e textbook by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as a PDF for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to the audio version to ensure a better listening experience.
The OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e PDF textbook is available here.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The publisher of the Introduction to Sociology 3e is OpenStax, an educational technology project by Rice University.
The OpenStax Intro to Sociology 3e textbook authors are Tonja R. Conerly, Kathleen Holmes, and Asha Lal Tamang
The publish date of the 3rd edition of the Introduction to Sociology textbook was June, 2021. The audio version was published in 2024.
Yes, you can download the OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e PDF for free from the official OpenStax website. Audileo provides the audio version.
No, we don’t provide an audiobook for the 2nd edition, only for the third edition.
OpenStax provides a full suite of teaching resources—like test banks, lecture slides, and instructor manuals—to support educators using their textbooks. To access these materials, you’ll need to create an account and complete a quick instructor verification process on the OpenStax website.
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About Audileo
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About OpenStax
OpenStax is a nonprofit educational initiative founded at Rice University, dedicated to expanding access to high-quality education for all learners. The OpenStax textbooks are the most widely used open educational resources (OER) textbooks in the world. OpenStax publishes free, high-quality, peer-reviewed, open licensed textbooks that are used by millions of high school, college, and university students and educators in over 150 countries. Their mission is to improve student learning outcomes and reduce the cost of education by providing reliable, accessible, and adaptable learning resources.
Founded on the belief that educational opportunities should be available to everyone, OpenStax partners with educators, subject experts, and institutions to create resources that meet the highest academic standards. In addition to textbooks, OpenStax offers supplemental tools like instructor materials, learning technology integrations, and now audiobooks, ensuring that college and university students of all learning styles and abilities have the support they need to succeed. OpenStax has chosen Audileo™ as the official Technology Partner to deliver its textbook content in audiobook format.