Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach, 14th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2019

  • Jim M. Henslin

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ISBN-13: 9780137501342 (2021 update)
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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 14th 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.

  1. The Sociological Perspective
  2. Culture
  3. Socialization
  4. Social Structure and Social Interaction
  5. How Sociologists Do Research
  6. Societies to Social Networks
  7. Bureaucracy and Formal Organizations
  8. Deviance and Social Control
  9. Global Stratification
  10. Social Class in the United States
  11. Sex and Gender
  12. Race and Ethnicity
  13. Aging and the Elderly
  14. The Economy
  15. Politics
  16. Marriage and Family
  17. Education
  18. Religion
  19. Medicine and Health
  20. Population and Urbanization
  21. Collective Behavior and Social Movements
  22. Social Change and the Environment

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