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Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (7th Edition) (MySocLab Series) | 
| Author: James M. Henslin
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Category: Book
List Price: $95.60
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 13868
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7th
Pages: 560
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0205457401
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780205504404
ASIN: 020550440X
Publication Date: November 19, 2006
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Condition: corners are bent Bayfront Books carefully selects the books it offers for sale on Amazon, and only includes those that are worthy of another read. While dust jackets may be missing and covers may show some damage, the contents are very readable... even in those books where previous owners had taken considerable notes or highlighting.
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Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Readable, Interesting Textbook May 21, 2002
NONOBADKITTY! (Los Angeles, CA)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
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.
At last! An interesting text book. December 22, 1999
16 out of 22 found this review helpful
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!
A Great Introductory Text February 1, 2004
JL1984 (Athens, GA)
15 out of 21 found this review helpful
I believe one of the previous reviews of this book tried to criticize it for its "preaching of liberal dogmas" and tried to say that it was unbalanced. This is simply not the case. The author of this text is merely trying to use an open approach to encompass all aspects of sociology and thereby be a little more open-minded in his writing. So there's a little subjectivity, who cares? It's nearly impossible to write something and be 100 percent objective because there will always be a bit of your own opinion of the matter leak into what you're trying to point out. The point is, this book is simply fascinating from front to back. It is extremely easy to relate to and understand (though it is not meant for high schoolers), the information is surprisingly up-to-date with many examples in the charts and graphs, and it is simply fun to read. The book covers everything from the sociological perspective and culture to global stratification and social change in such a broad manner that you'll never lose track of what you're reading. Not only this, but the book also comes with some amazing study materials including links to a website with some of the best quizzes I've seen (they've helped me tremendously on my tests) and also other study guides such as flash cards and outlines of the chapters to help you make a study guide. All in all, Henslin's book IS the best book out there on which to embark your study of sociology. Even if you don't like it, you will find yourself interested by the many examples that Henslin provides to relate to his concepts. The only gripe I have is the fact that the book is paperback. If you're able to find a hardback edition please do so because it will last longer and will be able to be used a lot more often than the paperback will.
CLEAN CONDITION AND IMMIDIATE DELIVERY July 18, 2008
AYAKO ARAKI
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
THIS TEXT BOOK CAME WITHIN DAYS; I WAS PLEASANTLY AND IMMEDIATELY ACCOMMODATED WITH DELIVERY TIME; CONDITION OF THE TEXT BOOK WAS CLEAN AND A GREAT PRICING ON IT!
I WILL ORDER AGAIN!
Sociology review July 19, 2008
Heather Mceliece (Renton WA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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