Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, Census Update, Books a la Carte EditionDown-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, clickhereto watch a video.
What is the Pearson Census Update Edition?
The Census Update edition incorporates 2010 Census data into a course—simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program are as follows:
This Books a la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalize their book by incorporating their own notes and taking only the portion of the book they need to class – all at a fraction of the bound book price. |
Other editions - View all
Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach Census Update (paperback Version) James M. Henslin No preview available - 2011 |
Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Books a la Carte Edition James M. Henslin No preview available - 2009 |