Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach

A Down-to-Earth Approach James Henslin shares the excitement of sociology. With his acclaimed "down-to-earth" approach and personal writing style, the author highlights the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students' lives. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples,Henslin shares with readers his passion for sociology. In addition to this trademark down-to-earth approach, other distinctive features include: comparative perspectives,the globalization of capitalism, and visual presentations of sociology. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - The new MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - New Learning Objectives& Questions on each page reinforce key concepts and build critical thinking skills. Engage Students - New design and personal narrative from the perspective of an international field researcherinvites students on a sociological journey. Explore Theory - Offers a balanced approach; relevant theories are discussed in each chapter. Understand Diversity - Global, national, and personal material combine to present a complete view of the world. Support Instructors - New Integrated Test Bank & written activities and assessment in MySocLab engage students and help them succeed.

IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE Glossary BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part 1 The Sociological Perspective Chapter 1 The Sociological Perspective Chapter 2 Culture Chapter 3 Socialization Chapter 4 Social Structure and Social Interaction Chapter 5 How Sociologists Do Research Part II Social Groups and Social Control Chapter 6 Societies to Social Networks Chapter 7 Bureaucracy and Formal Organizations Chapter 8 Deviance and Social Control Part III Social Inequality Chapter 9 Global Stratification Chapter 10 Social Class in the United States Chapter 11 Sex and Gender Chapter 12 Race and Ethnicity Chapter 13 The Elderly Part IV Social Institutions Chapter 14 The Economy Chapter 15 Politics Chapter 16 Marriage and Family Chapter 17 Education Chapter 18 Religion Chapter 19 Medicine and Health Part V Social Change Chapter 20 Population and Urbanization Chapter 21 Collective Behavior and Social Movements Chapter 22 Social Change and the Environment COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part 1 The Sociological Perspective Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective The Sociological Perspective Sociology and the Other Sciences Origins of Sociology Values in Sociological Research Verstehen and Social Facts Sociology in North America Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology Trends Shaping the Future of Sociology Summary and Review Chapter 2: Culture What Is Culture? Components of Symbolic Culture Many Cultural Worlds Values in U.S. Society Cultural Universals Technology in the Global Village Summary and Review Through the Author's Lens:Looking at Subcultures Chapter 3: Socialization Society Makes Us Human Socialization into the Self and Mind Learning Personality, Morality, and Emotions Socialization into Gender Agents of Socialization Resocialization Socialization Through the Life Course Are We Prisoners of Socialization? Summary and Review Chapter 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction Levels of Sociological Analysis The Macrosociological Perspective: Social Structure Social Institutions The Microsociological Perspective: Social Interaction in Everyday L