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ISBN 10: 0134738505
ISBN 13: 9780134738505
Author: Jim Henslin

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in Introductory Sociology   A down-to-earth approach to sociology With  Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, author Jim Henslin takes students on an intellectual adventure of discovery through firsthand accounts of his travels around the world, original photographs, and personal reflections. Using his hallmark down-to-earth approach, Henslin presents a relatable, sincere, student-friendly narrative that centers around a traditional three-perspectives framework. The  13th Edition of Henslin’s brief text includes engaging new content — such as the  Pearson Originals docuseries,  Applying Sociology to Your Life feature boxes,  Hearing from Students videos, and  Hearing from the Author audio clips — all of which help students gain a better understanding of both society and themselves.

Essentials of Sociology A Down To Earth Approach 13th Table of contents:

1. Introduction to Sociology

   • Definition and scope of sociology

   • The sociological imagination

   • Importance of studying social structures and interactions

2. Founding Thinkers and Theoretical Perspectives

   • Contributions of Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber

   • Overview of major sociological theories:

     • Functionalism

     • Conflict theory

     • Symbolic interactionism

   • Comparing theoretical approaches to social phenomena

3. Sociological Research Methods

   • The research process: defining a topic, forming hypotheses, data collection, and analysis

   • Qualitative and quantitative research methods:

     • Surveys

     • Participant observation

     • Case studies

   • Ethical issues in sociological research

4. Culture and Society

   • Elements of culture: norms, values, symbols, and language

   • Cultural diversity and cultural change

   • Subcultures and countercultures

5. Socialization and the Life Course

   • The role of socialization in human development

   • Agents of socialization: family, peers, education, media

   • Life stages and identity formation

6. Social Structure and Social Interaction

   • Status, roles, and social institutions

   • Groups, organizations, and bureaucracies

   • Everyday interactions and symbolic meanings

7. Social Stratification and Inequality

   • Systems of stratification: class, caste, meritocracy

   • Social class in the U.S. and globally

   • The impact of economic inequality on life chances

8. Race, Ethnicity, and Gender

   • Sociological perspectives on race and ethnicity

   • Patterns of prejudice, discrimination, and privilege

   • Gender roles, identity, and inequality

9. Deviance and Social Control

   • Definitions and theories of deviance

   • The role of norms, laws, and sanctions

   • Criminal justice system and societal responses to deviance

10. Social Institutions

• Family, education, religion, and the economy

• How institutions shape individual behavior and societal outcomes

• Social change within institutions

11. Globalization and Social Change

• Effects of globalization on culture, economy, and politics

• Urbanization and environmental challenges

• The role of technology in shaping social life

12. Applied Sociology and Social Reform

• Basic vs. applied sociology

• Sociology’s role in understanding and addressing social issues

• Promoting equity, justice, and social transformation

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