Essentials of Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach [ABRIDGED] (Paperback)

by James M. Henslin (Author)

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A brief version of the introductory text "Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach." The 15 chapters presented here retain the dual emphases on micro and macro (individual and structural) sociology, as well as the focus upon culture and everyday life.

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A brief version of the top-selling introductory text Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach. The 15 core chapters retain the dual emphases on micro and macro (individual and structural) sociology, as well as the approach that has been so well received with the big book: an emphasis on culture, everyday life, and a generous use of down-to-earth examples that help make sociology come alive.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 475 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; Abridged edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205174809
• ISBN-13: 978-0205174805
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,375,019 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, Interesting Textbook, May 21, 2002

By	NONOBADKITTY! (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (with Interactive Companion Website Access Card) (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book was required for a sociology course I took in college, and I have to say I wasn't very excited about sociology, but this book made the course interesting - it's very readable, up-to-date and uses many examples of sociology in action. It also has lots of pictures and charts to add interest. The companion website is also a good resource for additional information as well as practice quizzes. All in all an excellent text book.

17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last! An interesting text book., December 21, 1999

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This review is from: Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (Paperback)

My intro Sociology class required that I pick this up. Although there are newer editions now, there weren't at the time. Henslin should be considered a well-rounded expert in his field. I have accumulated numerous credit hours and in all of them, I have had maybe 4 books that I liked to read. Personal anecdotes and individual reflections and examples make this book easy reading. The easier it is, the better you can soak up the info. Bravo. I'd suggest to any Soc. prof that they use this book!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read, August 9, 2006

By	L. LAWRENCE "localdigit" (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (Paperback)

I have to disagree with the reviewers who consider this book Marxist and liberal. I took a sociology class back in 1989 in a South American country with a newly established democratic government. During the prior military dictatorships, public universities had shut down the psychology and sociology departments because they were perceived as dangerous for the status quo. So with these fields of study openly taught after years of silencing, sociology professors and students had a very politically charged, liberal and marxist bend. So, if you think this book is marxist, I can assure you it is not. It is much more balanced than what I expected and I actually enjoy the field of sociology now after reading this book. What gives me the authority to say this? I am a non-liberal Christian! Thank you.