Henslin's best-selling brief paperback text shares the excitement of sociology–its acclaimed “down-to-earth” approach and personal writing style highlight the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students' lives. This text is a brief version of the highly regarded hardcover introductory text, Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 7/e. The essential 15 chapters cover all of the topics in the 22-chapter text, and retain the dual emphases on micro and macro (individual and structural) sociology. James Henslin has a unique ability to engage students without talking down to them or sacrificing content. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, he shares with readers a passion for sociology unmatched by any other introductory text.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 19 reviews)

My book...

I ended up ordering the wrong book edition, and that was probably my fault... I don't think I made sure it was the 7th edition. But the book came in okay condition.
p.s.
My professor said I can still use the 6th edition. =)
October 03, 2008

Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach

I never got it, but I was still billed $75.00. Where is my book?!
September 29, 2008

Misleading title header

The heading is very tricky. It makes you think that it comes with an access code for the mysoclab series. Had I known, I wouldn't have purchased this because it comes out more expensive than the one that's sold at our school. I was gonna return it but I didn't want to go through all the trouble of doing so, so I had to buy the access code online which is $50! I ended up spending more than $120 instead of getting it from the school for $80 WITH the access code included in it! Very disappointing..
September 18, 2008

Used Textbook

This textbook has interesting opening vignettes which makes the entire chapter enticing. It's easily understood as the authors reference the meaning of words in the text. The language is advanced enough for senior sociology students to read it without feeling spoon fed.
September 08, 2008

Sociology review

I would like everyone to know that for a class that calls for the latest edition, which is usually hundreds of dollars, they can easily get an A with an older edition. I have proved it with this book. Even though the teacher said I would have a hard time I found everything where it was supposed to be maybe a page or two off but it was all there. This is a great book even if you are not taking a sociology class.
July 19, 2008

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

Exploring Social Life: Readings to Accompany Essentials of Sociology
by James M. Henslin

There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in The Other America
by Alex Kotlowitz

Essentials of Sociology: Down to Earth Approach Study Guide
by James M. Henslin

Down to Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings, Thirteenth Edition
by James M. Henslin

Life in Society: Readings to Accompany Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Ninth Edition (3rd Edition)
by James M. Henslin