Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (12th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (898 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0205991645 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 768 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Among his numerous books is Down-to-Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings (Free Press), now in its twelfth edition. Henslin, who was born in Minnesota, graduated from high school and junior college in California and from college in Indiana. He has also published widely in sociology journals, including Social Problems and American Journ
This book of readings reflects some of these sociological interests. 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 two favorite activities are writing and traveling. After completing his doctorate, he joined the faculty at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, where he is Professor Emeritus of Sociology. About the AuthorJames M. 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. Awarded scholarships, he earned his Master’s and doctorate degrees in sociology at Washington University in St. Among his numerous b
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Six central themes help students stimulate their sociological imagination: down-to-earth sociology, globalization, cultural diversity, critical thinking, the new technology, and the influence of the mass media on our lives.¿MySocLab is an integral part of the Henslin program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching and learning system that helps students discover sociology in their lives. With MySocLab, students can watch videos on sociological core concepts, explore real-world sociology through the new Social Explorer, and develop critical thinking skills through writing.¿Teaching and Learning ExperienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. A Down-to-Earth Approach¿James Henslin shares the excitement of sociology with his acclaimed down-to-earth approach and personal writing style. It:Personalizes Learning with MySocLab: MySocLab is an onli