Sociology
J. Henslin

This best selling comprehensive text shares the excitement of sociology with the acclaimed "down-to-earth" approach that highlights the sociology of everyday life.  The 8th Edition of this highly regarded text retains all the features that have made previous editions so successful. The author has a unique ability to engage students without sacrificing content or talking down to them. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, Henslin shares his passion for sociology with his readers like no other author of an introductory text can.Theoretically balanced, this text covers all major topics in an introductory course. One-column design with wide margins showcases the text's celebrated photo and art program. Many of the popular chapter-opening vignettes are drawn from the author's personal experiences. Contains two separate chapters on stratification: one on stratification in the United States (Ch. 10), and one on global stratification (Ch. 9). Five types of thematic boxes complement the text: - “Down-to-Earth Sociology” highlight the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students' lives. - "Mass Media and Social Life" provide the most current coverage of the media and its impact on society. - “Cultural Diversity” help students gain and understanding of other cultures, both in U.S. society and around the world. - "Thinking Critically" focus on controversial social issues and engage students in examining them. - "Sociology and the New Terchnology" investigate how technology is changing our society and influencing our lives "Through the Author's Lens" photo essays, from Jim Henslin's travels, enable students to look over the author's shoulder as he experiences other cultures or explores aspects of culture in the United States. The outstanding supplements package supports a wide range of instructional settings including small discussion groups, large lecture halls, telecourses, and online or Web-based courses. Instructor Quotes "I have used the last five editions of Henslin and consider it to be the best written among those I've read.  The organization is logical, the content is comprehensive and the examples of concepts are very suited to the concepts." Steven Vassar, Minnesota State University  "Overall, the text is amazing.  My students find the information fun and interesting.  They enjoy reading about Dr. Henslin's personal experiences as well as cultural experiences."Ben Shirley, Alamance Community College  "I've been using Henslin's text in class for several semesters because, in my opinion, it's organization and structure is very student friendly.  Comments I've received from actual students always attest to this fact."Lori Maida, Westchester Community College  "In sum, I find Henslin's text to be extremely well written and comprehensive.  It is a useful text because it is student friendly and extremely readable and relevant.  Henslin uses examples that students can relate to easily and provides vignettes that foster discussion in class."Lori Maida, Westchester Community College  "The organization is excellent.  Arranging the text into parts is particularly an excellent idea."Anthony Woart, Bluefield State College  "My students really enjoy the boxed items and humanized examples.  Henslin helps students understand lofty academic ideas through pictures."Karen Potter, Eastern Kentucky University    Students RaveExcerpts from student letters who have used various versions and editions of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach I am a 50(!) year old student, and I am really enjoying using your book. Thank you for helping me realize my dream of going to college!            Marsha Roberts             I have never been so intrigued with a text as I am with yours.            Jeannie Owen  Your book rocks!! It is the most fun I have ever had reading any textbook in my life!            Kim B I seriously believe that reading your book has made me a better person.            Leo Chagolla I found your text extremely fascinating, well-organized, easy to read and most of all, interesting.            Judy Esway

Informacje dodatkowe o Sociology:

Wydawnictwo: inne
Data wydania: b.d
Kategoria: Socjologia, filozofia
ISBN: 978-0-205-47305-2
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