A down-to-earth approach that demonstrates the connection between the individual and society. Down-to-earth sociology means using sociological perspectives to examine everyday life, and seeing the connection between the individual and society. Through a balance of comprehensiveness and brevity, this text provides students with a clear presentation of the four key theoretical perspectives, and then applies those perspectives in a variety of examples and exercises, in order to bring sociology home for students. Note: MySocLab is not included with the purchase of this product.