Life in Society: Readings to Accompany Sociology, a Down-to-earth Approach, Eighth Edition

Life in Society: Readings to Accompany Sociology, a Down-to-earth Approach, Eighth Edition
ISBN-10
0205494153
ISBN-13
9780205494156
Category
Sociology
Pages
262
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
Allyn & Bacon
Author
James M. Henslin

Description

This brief and economical reader, edited by Jim Henslin, is specifically designed to be used as a companion to "Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach," Eighth Edition. There is one reading per text chapter, including a selection to accompany the online chapter, "The Sociology of Human Sexuality." Readings New To This Edition The Hmong Meet the Melting Pot / Anne Fadiman Diary of a Homeless Man / John R. Coleman Fraternities and Rape Culture / A. Ayres Boswell and Joan Z. Spade The Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All / Herbert J. Gans How the Jews Became White Folks / Karen Brodkin College Athletes and Role Conflict / Peter Adler and Patricia A. Adler Border Blues: The Dilemma of Illegal Immigration / Farai Chideya

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