Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach Fourth Canadian Edition with MySocLab Access Code - Brossura

James, Henslin; Dan, Glenday

Brossura

ISBN 10: 013221038X ISBN 13: 9780132210386

Casa editrice: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2007

Riassunto

For first year Introductory Sociology courses at colleges and universities. "Where learning and the Sociological Imagination meet" Henslin's Canadian edition has strong personal appeal to students and professors, capturing as it does the authors' passion for the discipline. The 'Down-to-Earth' approach shows the connection between the individual and society by using sociological perspectives to examine everyday life, and is enlivened by many vignettes and stories told in a style that creates interest and even inspiration. Henslin is widely adopted in Canada because it is well-balanced, matching an acceptable depth of content in a reasonable length; it marries an enjoyable writing style with intellectual rigour; and it manages an even-handed and particularly clear presentation of the four key theoretical perspectives. Each edition has been more successful than the last, and this new 4th edition is better than ever. Opportunities for students to develop a "sociological imagination" abound, not only by reading the textbook but also by using the new MySocLab online supplement, an exciting new learning environment for Sociology students.

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Recensione:

"The "Down-to-Earth Approach" is invaluable.  Sociology is about everyday life. Henslin and co-authors succeed in showing students, through the vignettes, examples and cited studies, that Sociology surrounds us everywhere. The text is 'fun' to read, it is almost as if the authors are in the room with the reader and speaking to them. This is attractive to students and makes it enjoyable to read."

Jana Grekel, U of A.

"I think that the text employs many techniques that will help engage the student and prepare them for a meaningful lecture.  The focus questions help prepare the student as do many of the other pedagogical features.  Knowledge is power, and this text delivers the student with an integral component of that equation: a strong foundation not only in sociology, but powerful tools for life."

Daniel S. Popowich, Mohawk College

"The data is Canadian and relevant and very up to date.  Indeed, I am quite impressed with the update on Queer Theory and the way in which the major theoretical theories are put forth.  You have made my job so much easier as this is usually difficult to get across to students just beginning to see phenomena from many angles. The section on female sociologists as well as on W.E.B. Dubois is refreshing! Your approach is an attempt at covering the gaps."

Pearl Crichton, Concordia University

"This is a very student friendly text that gives a broad-based approach to not only the more traditional sociological perspectives but also introduces students to newer perspectives they may encounter in their academic careers. The wide-range of topics demonstrates the breadth of sociological interests. Importantly, the emphasis throughout the text on critical thinking and ongoing use of analysis encourages the development of critical capacities that will stay (obviously with the guidance of excellent in-class instruction) with the student throughout their lives.”

Joan Harkness, Camosun College

"I am particularly impressed with the use of feminist theories throughout the text.  This perspective is sometimes omitted in first year texts."

Nan McBlane, Thompson Rivers University

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Studying Sociology is all about taking part in an intellectual adventure that leads to new ways of seeing, thinking about, and understanding yourself, your society and how the world around you works. Reading this beautifully written book containing personal experiences and reflections, interesting stories of real people, humour, and illuminating examples, you can expect to become engaged with the subject and develop an awareness - “the sociological imagination” - that could change and enrich your life.

 

Getting actively involved in learning is the key to every student’s success. Pearson Canada is proud to offer with this outstanding text MySocLab, an interactive online resource that is superior to any instructional tool yet created for Introductory Sociology (access kit enclosed with every new textbook).

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• Editore: Financial Times Prentice Hall
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 013221038X
• ISBN 13: 9780132210386
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1