Essentials of Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach, 13th edition

Published by Pearson (February 20, 2018) © 2019

  • Jim M. Henslin
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Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach takes you on an intellectual adventure of discovery through firsthand accounts of author Jim Henslin's travels around the world. Using his hallmark down-to-earth approach, Henslin presents a sincere, accessible narrative designed to help you gain a better understanding of both society and yourself.

The 13th Edition offers coverage of contemporary topics to reflect the current state of our ever-changing global society. And new Applying Sociology to Your Life boxes contextualize core concepts by providing examples of how you can apply sociology to your own life. These help you to connect with stories on a personal level and to view people with greater empathy.

Table of contents

  1. The Sociological Perspective
  2. Culture
  3. Socialization
  4. Social Structure and Social Interaction
  5. Social Groups and Formal Organizations
  6. Deviance and Social Control
  7. Global Stratification
  8. Social Class in the United States
  9. Race and Ethnicity
  10. Gender and Age
  11. Politics and the Economy
  12. Marriage and Family
  13. Education and Religion
  14. Population and Urbanization
  15. Social Change and the Environment

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