Sociology textbooks at Cambridge University Press combine sound pedagogy with cutting-edge research, introducing students to key topics of sociological inquiry, as well as broader analytical and theoretical tools that will serve them beyond the course. Our textbook collection provides coverage of many of the key subfields within the discipline, including research methods, political sociology, criminology, inequality and social stratification, and social theory, with a long-term dedication to expanding our offerings on race, gender, urban sociology, health, and education. These textbooks are written by experienced instructors at the forefront of research and teaching.