Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (8th Edition) Reviews
Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (8th Edition)
A Down-to-Earth Approach
Henslin’s popular brief paperback text shares the excitement of sociology, with its acclaimed “down-to-earth” approach and personal writing style that highlight the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students’ lives. 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 his passion for sociology.
Students are guided on their sociological journey with:
Down-to-Earth Approach
Comparative Perspectives
Globalization of Capitalism
Visual Presentations of Sociology
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(out of 15 reviews)
List Price: $ 109.00
Price: $ 90.00
Essentials of Sociology (Second Edition)
Regarded as the most authoritative introduction to contemporary sociology, Essentials of Sociology adds a new author to its team with the Second Edition. Deborah Carr draws on her extensive experience teaching introductory sociology at Rutgers University to revise the book and add new material that underscores the relevance of sociology to students’ lives. New chapter openers include a discussion of Hurricane Katrina in the urbanization chapter, a description of group behaviors of West Point cadets in the chapter on organizations, and, in the stratification chapter, a discussion of the pecking order among high school students.
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Price: $ 64.80
xlotus said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 12:26 pm
Review by xlotus for Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (8th Edition)
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Although I’m only at chapter two, I’m impressed that the author wrote the book with the AVERAGE readers in mind. A very user-friendly book, full of refreshingly mind-opening information. Good job!
Nicole said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 12:54 pm
Review by Nicole for Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (8th Edition)
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This book outlines all the concepts easily, and doesn’t add any fluff so you get all the information in as little words possible.
Jillian said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 1:25 pm
Review by Jillian for Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (8th Edition)
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It’s the book that was required for my class… but it was well written and had good information in it.
drivera89 said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 2:04 pm
Review by drivera89 for Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (8th Edition)
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I loved this book!! I used it for my intro to soc class my first quarter of school. Henslin does a great job of explaining theories and terms in a way that the reader can understand. He also has a great way of keeping the reader interested in what is being said through different examples, charts, and pictures! This is a great book!!
AAC said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 2:14 pm
Review by AAC for Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (8th Edition)
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The author of Esstentials of Sociology has first-hand experience around the world observing different groups of people in different countries. This enables him to provide the reader with examples to demonstrate principles and topics of sociology that makes them easy to understand. Very well-writen; an easy-read. Contains great pictures, charts, graphs, statistics, etc.
Blesilda said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
Review by Blesilda for Essentials of Sociology (Second Edition)
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A book I definetly needed and glad I had. Very useful in my class. A definite most have.
Heather L. Puchalla said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 2:50 pm
Review by Heather L. Puchalla for Essentials of Sociology (Second Edition)
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This book was required for an intro to sociology class that I took and although this book is ‘introductory’, I felt that it could have provided more examples, sources, and evidence to the concepts it was attempting to convey. Another issue I had with the book was that the graphs that it included were ofter hard to decipher and were included with little or no explanation. Bottom line: Although the book does offer some interesting and useful information, it lacks helpful examples and explanations, so if possible choose a different intro to sociology textbook.
Engin Malcok said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Review by Engin Malcok for Essentials of Sociology (Second Edition)
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This book is for my SOC101 class and needed to buy. Also, I would advise that if you personally interested in about Sociology, you may want to buy this book.It has lots of explanation stories too.
purpleeyore said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 3:25 pm
Review by purpleeyore for Essentials of Sociology (Second Edition)
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The book came in good time, it was the right addition, and it was in very good shape!
Raed Noureddine said,
Wrote on August 10, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
Review by Raed Noureddine for Essentials of Sociology (Second Edition)
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The textbook I received was exactly as I had ordered it. The best part about this business transaction was the delivery. I received my textbook two business days later, which was great!