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Down to Earth Sociology: 14th Edition:

Introductory Readings, Fourteenth Edition
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James M. Henslin
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Free Press, Feb 13, 2007 - Social Science - 588 pages
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.

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This is one of the books that changed my ideology. I used to embrace the American dream that as long as I work hard enough, I will achieve what I want. This book taught me to be realistic in ... Read full review

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wish i had this when i first started teaching soc. a great resource, although some of the documents are outdated. Read full review

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About the author (2007)

James M. Henslin is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. He is the author of many textbooks, including Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 7th ed.; Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 6th ed.; and Social Problems, 7th ed.

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TitleDown to Earth Sociology: 14th Edition: Introductory Readings, Fourteenth Edition
EditorJames M. Henslin
Edition14, illustrated
PublisherFree Press, 2007
ISBN1416536205, 9781416536208
Length588 pages
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