A Down-to-Earth Approach James Henslin shares the excitement of sociology. With his acclaimed "down-to-earth" approach and personal writing style, the author highlights the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students' lives. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, Henslin shares with readers his passion for sociology. In addition to this trademark down-to-earth approach, other distinctive features include: comparative perspectives, the globalization of capitalism, and visual presentations of sociology.

The sociological perspective -- Culture -- Socialization -- Social structure and social interaction -- Social groups and formal organizations -- Deviance and social control -- Global stratification -- Social class in the United States -- Race and ethnicity -- Gender and age -- Politics and the economy -- Marriage and family -- Education and religion -- Population and urbanization -- Social change and the environment.