The Real World shows students how personally relevant sociology can be with a clever mix of popular culture, everyday life, and extensive student activities. Professors describe the book as #xE2;#x80;#x9C;hip and accessible,#xE2;#x80;#x9D; and students love the authors#xE2;#x80;#x99; contemporary examples and emphasis on students#xE2;#x80;#x99; experiences. The Real World is the only book to integrate Data Workshops into every chapter, giving students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the practice of sociology. New to the Second Edition are #xE2;#x80;#x9C;Theory in Everyday Life#xE2;#x80;#x9D; tables, which apply key sociological theories to real life.