Distinctive Features of Sociology, Fifth Edition.Sociology, Fifth Edition, retains a number of highly praised features from previous editions which set it apart from other texts. All are designed to make the text as 'user friendly' as possible.Chapter Outlines - Chapter Openers - Marginal Definitions - Social Policy Issues - Sociologists at Work - Boxed Material - Summaries - Suggested Reading - Colorful Illustrations: Photographs, Graphs, Charts, and Tables - Recent Sociological Studies and Research - Inclusive Treatment of Gender, Race, and Social Class - A Global Outlook - A Balance Theoretical Approach - Writing Style - Appendix.