The Power of Sociology
Grasping Our Unequal World
- Gudmundur Oddsson - University of Akureyri, Iceland
- Jenny M. Stuber - University of North Florida
- James Michael Thomas - University of Mississippi, USA
The Power of Sociology: Grasping Our Unequal World introduces students to sociology through the discipline’s primary concern: the causes and consequences of social inequality, and at its core, power. The central organizing principle of social life, power is relevant to every reader and fundamental to all major sub-areas of sociology. Authors Gudmundur Oddsson, Jenny M. Stuber, and James Michael Thomas weave discussions of power throughout the book and devote a chapter to a broad exploration of the concept. To highlight the social impacts of rapid globalization and growing global inequality, this book embraces a cross-cultural, comparative perspective, thereby elevating under-represented voices from the sociological community around the globe. This approach challenges students to see themselves as global citizens capable of making their communities and our world a better place.
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I appreciate the use of a global lens and the focus on challenging 'students to see themselves as global citizens capable of making their communities and our world a better place.'
[T]his book takes a primarily macro-approach to sociology which is an essential tenant for understanding the field of sociology. Also, it seems that this book prioritizes a thorough and foundational understanding of social issues and inequality—encouraging students to develop a critical eye to the social world. This is essential knowledge for students of any major. This book clearly prioritizes encouraging students to be well-informed and critical thinkers about the world.
Comprehensive, in-depth, and critical in its coverage of sociological concepts and theories.
This book is up to date and incorporates the latest data, offering a fresh and distinctive lens on core sociological topics. It skillfully weaves together classical and contemporary sociological theories, making the content both analytically rich and highly relevant for today's students.
[A] book with a strong emphasis on power and social inequality. It's especially well-suited for courses that focus on structural analysis and global awareness.
Anyone looking to approach principles of sociology through the lens of social inequality should adopt this text.
This book doesn’t just teach sociology—it equips students to act. The consistent focus on power, paired with cross-cultural examples and the "Act Now" features, makes it both engaging and transformative.
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