Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach - Hardcover

Henslin, James M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205688624 ISBN 13: 9780205688623

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2009

Synopsis

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 glob

About this title

About the Author:

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.”

Review:

It is very user-friendly with intriguing opening vignettes, comparative cultural experiences, and a written format that students enjoy. 

Denise Haskamp-Gebhardt

Central Methodist University

 

 

The students can relate well to the book, which makes learning easier for them. 

Jennifer R. Scroggins

The University of Tennessee

 

 

It is clearly written and has a good application of theoretical perspectives, concepts, and research. 

Sharon Bradwish Miller

College of DuPage

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0205688624
• ISBN 13: 9780205688623
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 679