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Introduction to Sociology – 3rd Canadian Edition

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): William Little

Subject(s): Sociology

Institution(s): Thompson Rivers University

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 24/09/2025

Introduction to Sociology adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical introductory sociology course. In addition to comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, we have incorporated section reviews with engaging questions, discussions that help students apply the sociological imagination, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. Although this text can be modified and reorganized to suit your needs, the standard version is organized so that topics are introduced conceptually, with relevant, everyday experiences.

For the student, this book is based on the teaching and research experience of numerous sociologists. In today’s global socially networked world, the topic of Sociology is more relevant than ever before. We hope that through this book, students will learn how simple, everyday human actions and interactions can change the world. In this book, you will find applications of Sociology concepts that are relevant, current, and balanced.

For instructors, this text is intended for a one-semester introductory course and includes these features:

Sociological Research: Highlights specific current and relevant research studies.
Sociology in the Real World: Ties chapter content to student life and discusses sociology in terms of the everyday.
Big Picture: Features present sociological concepts at a national or international level.
Case Study: Describes real-life people whose experiences relate to chapter content.
Social Policy and Debate: Discusses political issues that relate to chapter content.
Section Summaries distill the information in each section for both students and instructors down to key, concise points addressed in the section.
Key Terms are bold and are followed by a definition in context. Definitions of key terms are also listed in the Key Terms, which appears at the end of each chapter.
Section Quizzes provide opportunities to apply and test the information students learn throughout each section. Both multiple-choice and short-response questions feature a variety of question types and range of difficulty.
Further Research: This feature helps students further explore the section topic and offers related research topics that could be explored.

Introduction to Sociology - 2nd Canadian Edition

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): William Little

Subject(s): Sociology, , ,

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 24/09/2025

Introduction to Sociology adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical introductory sociology course. In addition to comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, we have incorporated section reviews with engaging questions, discussions that help students apply the sociological imagination, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. Although this text can be modified and reorganized to suit your needs, the standard version is organized so that topics are introduced conceptually, with relevant, everyday experiences.

For the student, this book is based on the teaching and research experience of numerous sociologists. In today’s global socially networked world, the topic of Sociology is more relevant than ever before. We hope that through this book, students will learn how simple, everyday human actions and interactions can change the world. In this book, you will find applications of Sociology concepts that are relevant, current, and balanced.

For instructors, this text is intended for a one-semester introductory course and includes these features:

Sociological Research: Highlights specific current and relevant research studies.
Sociology in the Real World: Ties chapter content to student life and discusses sociology in terms of the everyday.
Big Picture: Features present sociological concepts at a national or international level.
Case Study: Describes real-life people whose experiences relate to chapter content.
Social Policy and Debate: Discusses political issues that relate to chapter content.
Section Summaries distill the information in each section for both students and instructors down to key, concise points addressed in the section.
Key Terms are bold and are followed by a definition in context. Definitions of key terms are also listed in the Key Terms, which appears at the end of each chapter.
Section Quizzes provide opportunities to apply and test the information students learn throughout each section. Both multiple-choice and short-response questions feature a variety of question types and range of difficulty.
Further Research: This feature helps students further explore the section topic and offers related research topics that could be explored.

NSCC Introduction to Sociology

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) English

Author(s): NSCC, William Little

Subject(s): Sociology

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 24/09/2025

This textbook is a NSCC customized edition adapted from Introduction to Sociology - 2nd Canadian Edition to more closely match NSCC outcomes. See the versioning chapter for more information.

Work-Integrated Learning Employer Guide

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Subject(s): Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 24/09/2025

Open Neuroscience Initiative

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English (Canada)

Author(s): Erin Mazerolle, Sherry Neville-MacLean

Subject(s): Neurosciences

Last updated: 24/09/2025

NSCC Living on Campus Guide

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Author(s): NSCC Student Services

Subject(s): Student life

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 19/09/2025

NSCC Foundations of Entrepreneurship

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Michael Laverty, Chris Littel, NSCC

Subject(s): Entrepreneurship / Start-ups, Economics, Finance, Business and Management

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 18/09/2025

A remixed adapted version of Entrepreneurship by OpenStax.

Foundations of Entrepreneurship aims to drive students toward active participation in entrepreneurial roles, and exposes them to a wide range of companies and scenarios.

Introduction to Marketing I 3e

CC BY (Attribution) 10 H5P Activities English

Author(s): NSCC Business Faculty, Lumen Learning

Subject(s): Sales and marketing management, Business studies: general

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 18/09/2025

New 3rd Edition for Fall 2025

Designed to teach students the foundational principles of marketing in the digital age, this open textbook uses current case studies and engaging, real-world scenarios to help students recognize and analyze marketing in business as well as in everyday life. Curated OER readings, videos, simulations and other learning activities introduce students to the principles of marketing.
See also Introduction to Marketing II 2e (MKTG 2005)

Biology 2e for Biol 111 and Biol 112

CC BY (Attribution) 122 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Mary Ann Clark, Jung Choi, Matthew Douglas

Editor(s): Maryann Burbidge, jperry

Subject(s): Biology, life sciences

Institution(s): St. Francis Xavier University

Last updated: 12/09/2025

Acting Responsibly: Ethical Decision-Making in Business

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 15 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Sobey School of Business

Subject(s): Business ethics and social responsibility

Institution(s): St. Mary's University

Publisher: Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University

Last updated: 05/09/2025

Acting Responsibly: Ethical Decision-Making in Business is a comprehensive, interactive open educational resource designed to help learners develop ethical awareness, apply ethical decision-making, and make responsible decisions in complex business environments.

The resource is structured in two main sections. The first introduces five core ethical theories: utilitarianism, ethics of caring, justice, virtue ethics, and universal rules, each offering a different lens for evaluating right and wrong. The second section presents a clear, four-stage ethical decision-making process that guides learners from identifying a business decision to reflecting on outcomes and long-term impacts.

Throughout, learners are encouraged to think critically, consider multiple stakeholder perspectives, and recognize ethical tensions between competing values. Real-world scenarios, H5P activities, and glossary terms create an engaging and practical learning experience. Developed by faculty for use in undergraduate business courses, this OER supports values-driven leadership, responsible management education, and the broader goal of ethical business practice in today’s interconnected world.

Note: In preparing this course book, AI tools like ChatGPT were utilized to generate some of the content and assist with sourcing interactive questions using H5P. These tools supported the creation of foundational explanations, key concepts, and interactive learning activities, enriching the learning experience. While the content was AI-assisted, all material has been carefully reviewed and edited by the authors to ensure accuracy, relevance, and pedagogical value.