Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

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"Henslin hooks students on learning about the world around them, and suggests they seek answers to the question ‘Why should I care?””

Roger Nemeth, Hope College

 

“My students tell me that they love the varied scenarios Henslin provides in the book.”

 Kristie Palmer, Richland Community College

  

“Henslin begins each chapter with an interesting vignette.  The text is accessible and easy to read.”

Lucy Ogburn, Middlesex Community College

 

“Henslin offers an introduction to research and his heavy inclusion of research shows its importance.  He does this at just the right level.”

Jan Poppendieck, City University of New York, Hunter College

 

“I appreciate Henslin’s balanced theoretical approach, good topic coverage, and that the book is very readable.”

Derral Cheatwood, University of Texas, San Antonio

 

“The boxed features in Henslin often explore controversial issues that generate great on-line discussions among my distance learning students.”

Kristie Palmer, Richland Community College

 

“The boxed examples in Henslin add a new dimension to the course.  He truly has a down-to-earth approach.”

Sue Dowden, El Camino College

 

“Students like this book because the reading level is just right, the examples are relevant, and the strong visuals keep them interested.  My students also like [Henslin’s] accounts of his many travels; they give the book a global feel.”

 Romana Pires, San Bernadino Valley College

Product Description

This best selling comprehensive text shares the excitement of sociology with the acclaimed "down-to-earth" approach that highlights the sociology of everyday life. The 9th 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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Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 9 edition (December 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205570232
• ISBN-13: 978-0205570232
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #165,333 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Lively, January 12, 2000

By	Vicky Pang (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach (Paperback)

Admittedly I haven't read a lot of sociology textbooks, but this one is quite good. Every chapter has real-life examples (and many of the author's own experiences), so it not only makes you know the theory but also feel it at work in our societies, although the author writes quite a lot of his own feelings (it's dead obvious that he wants to change the world), which I don't know if it's a good point or not.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative, September 2, 2005

By	layla - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I have to admit, I hate the soft sciences, but I had to take Sociology 101 for a requirement. Thank goodness this was the textbook assigned to the course! Everything is perfectly clear and it's actually really fun to read. Even if you're not taking a course, I'd recommend this book to anyone who would like to call themselves knowledgable. It is a fun read, and you'll come out so much more informed in the end - painlessly!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Learning Experience, August 3, 2008

By	Georgia Peach "Kat" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (MySocLab Series) (Hardcover)

We used this book in one of my college Sociology classes and it is by far, the Best textbook I've encountered thus far in my college career! You will be amazed at how much this book will teach you about People, Society and Life! It is easy to follow - Kudos to the author for his outstanding writing style! When you sit down to read a chapter in this book, you're done before you know it because it's all just too interesting to put down! I even found myself reading through the chapters that were not assigned! Even if you're not a sociology student, you will LOVE this book! I want my whole family to read it!