The Politics of Law and Order: Street Crime and Public Policy    by Stuart A. Scheingold
Price: $8.99 USD. 99290 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on January 13, 2011. .
Foundational and renowned study of how politicians and others use crime rates--and most of all the public perception of street crime, whether or not it is accurate--for their own purposes. Dr. Scheingold also provides a theoretical basis for his views. The follow-up to the landmark The Politics of Rights, this book is both supported in research and accessible and interesting to readers everywhere.

Sociological Theory – A Contemporary View: How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory    by Neil J. Smelser
Price: $9.99 USD. 51700 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on January 31, 2011. .
A pithy, clear guide to creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Dr. Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how to read it critically. New Introductions.

Social Truths    by Dan Brook
Price: $1.99 USD. 3620 words. Published on October 5, 2012. .
Social Truths is about better understanding society to better understand ourselves. This book lays out a buffet of sociological nuggets about society, allowing you to take in deep concepts in bite-sized ways that are easily digestible and surprisingly delicious. Bon appetit!