Sociology: A Down-to-earth ApproachThis best-selling comprehensive text shares the excitement of sociology with the acclaimed down-to-earth approach that highlights the sociology of everyday life. The Seventh Edition of this highly regarded text retains all the features that have made previous editions so successful. The author has a unique ability to engage students without sacrificing content or talking down to them. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, Henslin shares his passion for sociology with his readers like no other author of an introductory text can. |
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... Capitalism and The Decline of Agriculture and the Socialism 398 Transition to Postindustrial Society .... 406 Cultural Diversity Around the World : Women and Work ... No Cash ? No Problem ! Barter in the Former The Underground Economy ...
... Capitalism and The Decline of Agriculture and the Socialism 398 Transition to Postindustrial Society .... 406 Cultural Diversity Around the World : Women and Work ... No Cash ? No Problem ! Barter in the Former The Underground Economy ...
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... capitalism , they saw that it was more efficient . They were impressed that it produced things they wanted in much greater abundance and yielded high profits . This encouraged them to invest capital in manufacturing . As capitalism ...
... capitalism , they saw that it was more efficient . They were impressed that it produced things they wanted in much greater abundance and yielded high profits . This encouraged them to invest capital in manufacturing . As capitalism ...
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... capitalism and socialism . In capitalism , private citizens own the means of production and pursue profits . In socialism , the state owns the means of production and determines production with no goal of profit . Adherents of each have ...
... capitalism and socialism . In capitalism , private citizens own the means of production and pursue profits . In socialism , the state owns the means of production and determines production with no goal of profit . Adherents of each have ...
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Social Structure and Social Interaction | 4 |
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Values in Sociological Research | 14 |
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