This volume includes topics that relate to society and behavior. Articles explore how these topics affect American culture on a widespread level. This title is the third in a series intended to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of sociology using easy-to-understand language. This work includes categories such as: Deviance & Social Control; Race & Ethnicity; Sex, Gender & Sexuality; Society & Technology; and Sociology of Health & Medicine. Entries are arranged A-Z in five major sections, making it easy to find the topic of interest. Each entry includes: Abstract giving a brief introduction to the topic; Overview that presents key terms and concepts; Clear, concise presentation of the topic, including a discussion of applications and issues; Definitions of key Terms & Concepts; and Bibliography for further reading. Back matter contains a thorough and valuable index. Essays are written for a varied audience and include a list of entries for further reading.<\\P>