Adapted from Henslin's best selling comprehensive text, Core Concepts provides in depth coverage of ten high priority topics that are the foundation of many introductory sociology courses. This unique paperback offers a concise and economical format without sacrificing depth of coverage. Unlike a "brief" or "essentials" text, the ten chapters that make up Core Concepts are not edited down from a longer book.
Instead, they provide full coverage of those topics that instructors emphasize the most in a one semester or one term introductory sociology course. Like Henslin's other texts, it features the author's familiar "down-to-earth" approach and personal writing style that highlight the sociology of everyday life. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, Henslin shares with readers a passion for sociology unmatched by any other introductory text.
Part 1 The Sociological Perspective
Chapter 1 The Sociological Perspective
Chapter 2 Culture
Chapter 3 Socialization
Chapter 4 Social Structure and Social Interaction
Part 2 Social Groups and Social Control
Chapter 5 Societies to Social Networks
Chapter 6 Deviance and Social Control
Part 3 Social Inequality
Chapter 7 Social Stratification
Chapter 8 Sex and Gender
Chapter 9 Race and Ethnicity
Part 4 Social Institutions
Chapter10 Marriage and Family