Beyond Race: Cultural Influences on Human Social Life was written for introductory courses on cultural sociology. The book was designed for faculty and students searching for an open educational resource (OER) that provides sociological terms, concepts, and theories in the study of culture. To adapt to the educational needs of individuals using this book, the instructor or learner must understand the underlying content and instructional approach may require additional resources and/or other methods to make the learning experience her or his own.