Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 13th Edition

For courses in Introductory Sociology

A down-to-earth approach to sociology
Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach highlights the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students’ lives. Throughout the text, author James Henslin shares the excitement of sociology through his acclaimed down-to-earth approach and personal writing style. Six central themes help stimulate students’ sociological imaginations: a down-to-earth approach, globalization, cultural diversity, critical thinking, the new technology, and the influence of the mass media on our lives. The Thirteenth Edition has been extensively revised to include contemporary examples and fresh topics that bring sociology to life.

Also available with MySocLab^®
MySocLab for the Introductory Sociology course extends learning online to engage students and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they’ve learned. Please note: this version of MySocLab does not include an eText.

Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Thirteenth Edition is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab™ & Mastering™ does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for:
0134481968 / 9780134481968  Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach plus MySocLab® for Introductory Sociology – Access Card Package, 13/e
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• 013420557X / 9780134205571  Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 13/e
• 0133878104 / 9780133878103  MySocLab for Introductory Sociology Access Card

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Sociological Perspective
Chapter 2 Culture
Chapter 3 Socialization
Chapter 4 Social Structure and Social Interaction
Chapter 5 How Sociologists Do Research
Chapter 6 Societies to Social Networks
Chapter 7 Bureaucracy and Formal Organizations
Chapter 8 Deviance and Social Control
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
Chapter 14 The Economy
Chapter 15 Politics
Chapter 16 Marriage and Family
Chapter 17 Education
Chapter 18 Religion
Chapter 19 Medicine and Health
Chapter 20 Population and Urbanization
Chapter 21 Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Chapter 22 Social Change and the Environment