Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Core Concepts - Softcover

Henslin, James M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205457622 ISBN 13: 9780205457625

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

Core Concepts provides in-depth coverage of ten high-priority topics that are the foundation of many introductory sociology courses.

About this title

Review

“The text is timely and Dr. Henslin presents theory and relates it to the real world. His social consciousness is a plus for my young students, as it helps them answer the question ‘why does this matter to me?’”

-Bill Galic, Kenai Peninsula College (University of Alaska-Anchorage)

 

“The Henslin text is perfect for an introductory course!”

-Bernard Fitzpatrick, Western Connecticut State University

 

“I like how the book is organized and how it utilizes a straightforward approach.”

-Dana Mayhew, Bristol Community College

About the Author

James M. Henslin was born in Minnesota, graduated from high school and junior college in California and from college in Indiana. Awarded scholarships, he earned his Master's and doctorate degrees in sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. After this, he was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health, and spent a year studying how people adjust to the suicide of a family member. His primary interests in sociology are the sociology of everyday life, deviance, and international relations. He has published widely in sociology journals, including Social Problems and American Journal of Sociology. While a graduate student, Jim Henslin taught at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. After completing his doctorate, he joined the faculty at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, where he is Professor Emeritus of Sociology. He says, "I've always found the introductory course enjoyable to teach. I love to see students' faces light up when they first glimpse the sociological perspective and begin to see how society has become an essential part of how they view the world." Henslin enjoys reading and fishing. His two favorite activities are writing and traveling. He especially enjoys visiting and living in other cultures, for this brings him face to face with behaviors and ways of thinking that he cannot take for granted, experiences that "make sociological principles come alive."

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0205457622
• ISBN 13: 9780205457625
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416