Essentials of Social Statistics for a Diverse Society provides students with a briefer, less expensive version of the successful Social Statistics for a Diverse Society now in it "s Sixth Edition. As in the parent text, this briefer statistics text puts a strong emphasis on the theme of diversity which is illustrated through the use of real data in examples from contemporary social issues. The book "s informational and inviting writing style, coupled with the use of real-world examples, makes the book a more accessible and engaging resource for students.