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Down-to-Earth Approach   James Henslin shares the excitement of sociology, with his acclaimed ""down-to-earth"" approach and personal writing style that highlight the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students' lives. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, he shares with readers his passion for sociology.   In addition to this trademark down-to-earth approach, other distinctive features include:   Comparative perspectives. Two important themes are global comparisons - the diversity of social life across cultures and societies - and comparisons over time - what society used to be like, and how it has changed.   The Globalization of Capitalism. Many examples highlight the ways in which our global economy influences the skills and knowledge we need, the work we do, and the cost of goods and services.   Visual Presentations of Sociology. Outstanding maps, graphs, and photos grab students' interest and aid comprehension. To learn more about the new edition, click here to watch a video.   What is the Pearson Census Update Program?   The Census Update edition incorporates 2010 Census data into a course—simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program are as follows: Census Update Edition - Features fully updated data throughout the text—including all charts and graphs—to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. This edition also includes a reproduction of the 2010 Census Questionnaire for your students to explore in detail. 2010 Census Update Primer - A brief seven-chapter overview of the Census, including important information about the Constitutional mandate, research methods, who is affected by the Census, and how data is used. Additionally, the primer explores key contemporary topics such as race and ethnicity, the family, and poverty. The primer can be packaged with any Pearson text at no additional cost, and is available via MySocLab, MySocKit, and MySearchLab. The primer can also be purchased standalone. 2010 Census Update Primer Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank  - Includes explanations of what has been updated, in-class activities, homework activities associated with the MyLabs and MyKits, discussion questions for the primer, and test questions related to the primer. MySocLab - Gives students the opportunity to explore the methods and data and apply the results in a dynamic interactive online environment. It includes: primary source readings relevant to the Census an online version of the 2010 Census Update Primer a series of activities using 2010 Census results video clips explaining and exploring the Census

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Author:   James M. Henslin
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   10th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.651kg
ISBN:  

9780205181070

ISBN 10:   0205181074
Pages:   792
Publication Date:   21 February 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780205096541
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE     BRIEF 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   COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective The Sociological Perspective Sociology and the Other Sciences Origins of Sociology Values in Sociological Research Verstehen and Social Facts Sexism in Early Sociology Sociology in North America Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology Trends Shaping the Future of Sociology Summary and Review Chapter 2: Culture What Is Culture? Components of Symbolic Culture Many Cultural Worlds Values in U.S. Society Cultural Universals Technology in the Global Village Summary and Review  Chapter 3: Socialization What Is Human Nature? Socialization into the Self and Mind Learning Personality, Morality, and Emotions Socialization into Gender Agents of Socialization Resocialization Socialization Through the Life Course Are We Prisoners of Socialization? Summary and Review Chapter 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction Levels of Sociological Analysis The Macrosociological Perspective: Social Structure Social Institutions The Microsociological Perspective: Social Interaction in Everyday Life The Need for Both Macrosociology and Microsociology Summary and Review Chapter 5: How Sociologists Do Research What Is a Valid Sociological Topic? Common Sense and the Need for Sociological Research A Research Model Research Methods Gender in Sociological Research Ethics in Sociological Research How Research and Theory Work Together Summary and Review Chapter 6: Societies to Social Networks Societies and Their Transformation Groups Within Society Group Dynamics Summary and Review Chapter 7: Bureaucracy and Formal Organizations The Rationalization of Society Formal Organizations and Bureaucracy Voluntary Associations Working for the Corporation Humanizing the Corporate Culture U.S. and Japanese Corporations Summary and Review Chapter 8: Deviance and Social Control What Is Deviance? The Symbolic Interactionist Perspective The Functionalist PerspectiveThe Conflict PerspectiveReactions to Deviance Summary and Review Chapter 9: Global Stratification Systems of Social Stratification What Determines Social Class? Why Is Social Stratification Universal? How Do Elites Maintain Stratification? Comparative Social Stratification Global Stratification: Three Worlds How Did the World’s Nations Become Stratified? Maintaining Global Stratification A Concluding Note Summary and Review Chapter 10: Social Class in the United States What Is Social Class? Sociological Models of Social ClassConsequences of Social ClassSocial Mobility Poverty Summary and Review   Chapter 11: Sex and Gender Issues of Sex and Gender Gender Inequality in Global Perspective Gender Inequality in the United States Gender Inequality in the Workplace Gender and Violence The Changing Face of Politics Glimpsing the Future–With Hope Summary and Review Chapter 12: Race and Ethnicity Laying the Sociological Foundation Theories of Prejudice Global Patterns of Intergroup Relations Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States Looking Toward the Future Summary and Review Chapter 13: The Elderly Aging in Global Perspective The Symbolic Interactionist Perspective The Functionalist Perspective The Conflict Perspective Problems of Dependency The Sociology of Death and Dying Looking Toward the Future Summary and Review   Chapter 14: The Economy The Transformation of Economic Systems The Transformation of the Medium of Exchange World Economic Systems The Functionalist Perspective on the Globalization of Capitalism The Conflict Perspective on the Globalization of Capitalism Work in U.S. Society Facing the Future: Implications of Global Capitalism Summary and Review Chapter 15:  Politics Micropolitics and Macropolitics Power, Authority, and Violence Types of Government The U.S. Political System Who Rules the United States? War and Terrorism: Ways to Implement Political Objectives A New World Order? Summary and Review   Chapter 16:  Marriage and Family Marriage and Family in Global Perspective Marriage and Family in Theoretical Perspective The Family Life Cycle Family Transitions in Later Life Diversity in U.S. Families Trends in U.S. Families Divorce and Remarriage Grandchildren of Divorce Two Sides of Family Life The Future of Marriage and Family Summary and Review Chapter 17: Education The Development of Modern Education Education in Global Perspective The Functionalist Perspective: Providing Social Benefits The Conflict Perspective: Perpetuating  social inequality The Symbolic Interactionist Perspective: Fulfilling Teacher Expectations Problems in U.S. Education–and Their Solutions Summary and Review   Chapter 18: Religion What Is Religion? The Functionalist Perspective The Symbolic Interactionist Perspective The Conflict Perspective Religion and the Spirit of Capitalism The World’s Major Religions Types of Religious Groups Religion in the United States The Future of Religion Summary and Review Chapter 19: Medicine and Health Sociology and the Study of Medicine and Health The Symbolic Interactionist Perspective The Functionalist Perspective The Conflict Perspective Historical Patterns of Health Issues in Health Care Threats to Health The Search for Alternatives Summary and Review  Chapter 20: Population and Urbanization Population in Global Perspective A Planet with No Space for Enjoying Life? Population Growth Urbanization The Development of Cities Models of Urban Growth City Life Alienation and Community Urban Problems and Social Policy  Chapter 21: Collective Behavior and Social Movements Collective Behavior Early Explanations: The Transformation of the Individual The Contemporary View: The Rationality of the Crowd Forms of Collective Behavior Social Movements Types and Tactics of Social Movements Why People Join Social Movements On the Success and Failure of Social Movements Summary and Review   Chapter 22: Social Change and the Environment How Social Change Transforms Social Life Theories and Processes of Social Change How Technology Changes Society The Growth Machine Versus the Earth Summary and Review Epilogue Glossary Suggested Readings References Name Index Subject Index

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James M. Henslin, who was born in Minnesota, graduated from high school and junior college in California and from college in Indiana. Awarded scholarships, he earned his Master’s and doctorate degrees in sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. After this, he was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health, and spent a year studying how people adjust to the suicide of a family member. His primary interests in sociology are the sociology of everyday life, deviance, and international relations. Among his numerous books is Down-to-Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings (Free Press), now in its twelfth edition. This book of readings reflects some of these sociological interests. He has also published widely in sociology journals, including Social Problems and American Journal of Sociology, While a graduate student, Jim Henslin taught at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. After completing his doctorate, he joined the faculty at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, where he is Professor Emeritus of Sociology. He says, “I’ve always found the introductory course enjoyable to teach. I love to see students’ faces light up when they first glimpse the sociological perspective and begin to see how society has become an essential part of how they view the world.” Henslin enjoys reading and fishing. His two favorite activities are writing and traveling. He especially enjoys visiting and living in other cultures, for this brings him face to face with behaviors and ways of thinking that he cannot take for granted, experiences that “make sociological principles come alive.”

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