Private: Faculty of Arts and Science – Social Sciences
Sociology & Anthropology
Open Textbooks and Concordia Courses
| Open Textbook Title | Potentially Relevant Courses |
| Introduction to Sociology – 2nd Canadian Edition | SOCI 203 |
| Introduction to Sociology – 3e | SOCI 203 |
| Introductory Statistics | SOCI 212, SOCI 213 |
| Principles of Sociological Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | SOCI 310, SOCI 410, SOCI 415 |
| Beyond Race: Cultural Influences on Human Social Life | SOCI 230/ANTH 230, SOCI 250, SOCI 261, SOCI 303 |
| Cultural Anthropology (American Anthropological Association) | ANTH 202, ANTH 272, ANTH 305, ANTH 315, ANTH 332 |
| The Art of Being Human: A Textbook for Cultural Anthropology | ANTH 202, ANTH 272, ANTH 305, ANTH 429/431 |
| Biological Anthropology (Libre Texts) | ANTH 203, ANTH 277, ANTH 319, ANTH 332 |
| Physical Anthropology | ANTH 203, ANTH 277, ANTH 319, ANTH 332 |
Description and Access
Sociology
Introduction to Sociology – 2nd Canadian Edition
This sociology text has been positively reviewed. It covers introductory concepts in sociology, from sociological research to government and politics.
Includes: instructor resources, student resources, summaries, and real-world applications
May suit: SOCI 203 Introduction to Society
Introduction to Sociology – 3e
Introduction to Sociology – 3e aligns with the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. The text includes comprehensive coverage of core concepts, discussions, and data relevant to a diverse audience and features that draw learners into the discipline in powerful and personal ways.
May suit: SOCI 203 Introduction to Society
Introductory Statistics
Introductory Statistics follows the scope and sequence of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text includes innovations in art, terminology, and practical applications, all to increase relevance and accessibility for students.
May suit: SOCI 212 Statistics I and SOCI 213 Statistics II
Principles of Sociological Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
This sociology text has been positively reviewed. It covers introductory concepts in sociological methods.
Includes: index, glossary, and exercises
May suit: SOCI 310 Research Methods, SOCI 410 Research Design and Analysis, and SOCI 415 Field Research
Beyond Race: Cultural Influences on Human Social Life
This sociology text has been positively reviewed. It covers introductory concepts in cultural sociology, from culture and meaning to cultural identity.
Includes: instructor resources, student resources, summaries, and real-world applications
May suit: SOCI 230/ANTH 230 Race and Ethnic Relations, SOCI 250 Sociology of Culture, SOCI 261 Social Problems, and SOCI 303 Indigenous Resurgence
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology (American Anthropological Association)
This Anthropology textbook has been positively reviewed by peers. It covers introductory concepts in Cultural Anthropology, from the development of Anthropological Ideas to the evolution of Health and Medicine.
Includes: section questions and glossary of terms
May suit: ANTH 202 Introduction to Culture, ANTH 272 Comparative Culture, ANTH 305 Culture and History, ANTH 315 Field Research, and ANTH 332 Health, Illness and Healing in Cross‑Cultural Perspective
The Art of Being Human: A Textbook for Cultural Anthropology
This Anthropology textbook has been positively reviewed by peers. It covers introductory concepts in cultural anthropology, from fieldwork to the evolution of the art of being human.
Includes: challenges to apply anthropological concepts to everyday life for expanded learning
May suit: ANTH 202 Introduction to Culture, ANTH 272 Comparative Culture, ANTH 305 Culture and History, and ANTH 429/431 The Thought of Karl Marx/Neo‑Marxism and Cultures
Biological and Physical Anthropology
Biological Anthropology (Libre Texts)
This text covers introductory biological anthropology concepts, including evolution theory, non-human primates, and human evolution.
Includes: examples
May suit: ANTH 203 Culture and Biology, ANTH 277 Contemporary Issues in Economy, Society, and Biodiversity, ANTH 319 Socio‑Environmental Issues, and ANTH 332 Health, Illness and Healing in Cross‑Cultural Perspective
Physical Anthropology
This anthropology text covers introductory concepts in physical anthropology, from anthropology and culture to social institutions, globalization, modernization, and development.
Includes: diagrams
May suit: ANTH 203 Culture and Biology, ANTH 277 Contemporary Issues in Economy, Society, and Biodiversity, ANTH 319 Socio‑Environmental Issues, and ANTH 332 Health, Illness and Healing in Cross‑Cultural Perspective
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