For thirty-five years and through thirteen editions, Jim Henslin's
"Down to Earth Sociology" has opened new windows onto the social
realities that shape our world. Now in its fourteenth edition, the
most popular anthology in sociology includes new articles on our
changing world while also retaining its classic must-read essays.
Focusing on social interaction in everyday life, the forty-six
selections bring students face-to-face with the twin projects of
contemporary sociology: understanding the individual's experience
of society and analyzing social structure.
The fourteenth edition's exceptional new readings include
selections on the role of sympathy in everyday life, mistaken
perceptions of the American family, the effects of a criminal
record on getting a job, and the major social trends affecting our
future. Together with these essential new articles, the selections
by Peter Berger, Herbert Gans, Erving Goffman, Donna Eder, Zella
Luria, C. Wright Mills, Deborah Tannen, Barrie Thorne, Sidney Katz,
Philip Zimbardo, and many others provide firsthand reporting that
gives students a sense of "being there." Henslin also explains
basic methods of social research, providing insight into how
sociologists explore the social world. The selections in "Down to
Earth Sociology" highlight the most significant themes of
contemporary sociology, ranging from the sociology of gender,
power, politics, and religion to the contemporary crises of racial
tension, crime, rape, poverty, and homelessness.
General
| Imprint: |
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2007 |
| First published: |
February 2007 |
| Authors: |
James M Henslin
|
| Dimensions: |
228 x 152 x 38mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
588 |
| Edition: |
14th Revised edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4165-3620-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
Social issues >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-4165-3620-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781416536208 |
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