Imagining Society
An Introduction to Sociology

Second Edition

Catherine Corrigall-Brown - The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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February 2024 | 528 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Imagining Society, Second Edition?is an introductory text that presents sociology as a distinctly human enterprise. In every chapter, as they are learning the discipline’s foundational concepts, readers are led on a journey, across time and space, to encounter some of sociology's key "makers"—the creative individuals whose representations of the social world enable us to make sense of it and change it for the better. At each stop they will be immersed in the actions, ideas, and original thoughts of these diverse and seminal thinkers, whose empirical methods and theoretical insights have inspired other sociologists and form the building blocks of the discipline.

Exercises in the text create opportunities for students to activate their own imaginations and to also see familiar contemporary culture and society—TV shows, popular music, advertising, organizations, thought-leaders and authority figures, fads and movements, etc.—through fresh eyes.

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Part I: Understanding Society

Chapter 1: The Sociological Imagination

Society and Culture

The Sociological Imagination

Three Core Foci of Sociology

Three Core Aims of Sociology

Émile Durkheim and Social Facts

Is Sociology Just Common Sense?

Research Methods: How Do Sociologists Study Society?

Chapter 2: Socialization and Social Interaction

The Individual and Society

Socialization

Aging and Socialization

The Performance of Social Roles

Chapter 3: Deviance, Law, and Crime

What Is Deviance?

Social Construction

Why Are People Deviant?

The Power of the Situation

Punishment

Part II: Social Inequality

Chapter 4: Social Stratification and Social Class

Conflict Theory and Karl Marx

Class Struggles

Class Consciousness

Max Weber and the Multiple Bases of Power

Income and Wealth Inequality in the United States

Poverty

Chapter 5: Race and Ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

The Consequences of Social Constructions

Where Does Prejudice Come From?

Immigration

Chapter 6: Gender at the Intersections

Sex and Gender

Gender and Institutions

Feminism and Feminist Theory

Intersectionality

Sexuality

Part III: The Role of Institutions

Chapter 7: Language, Media, and Culture

Language

Media and Culture

Corporate Concentration and the Media

New Media and Social Media

Media Effects

Chapter 8: The Family and Intimate Relationships

What Are Families?

Larger Social Changes That Impact the Family

Theorizing the Family

Intimate Relationships

Chapter 9: Education

The Schooled Society

The Functions of Education

Education and Social Inequality

Education, Cultural Capital, and Social Capital

Education Around the World

Chapter 10: Work and Rationalization

The Rationalized World

Commodification

The Division of Labor in Society

Changes in Work in the United States

Chapter 11: Health

The Sociology of Health

The Social Determinants of Health

Health Inequality

Health Care Systems

Chapter 12: Globalization and Global Inequality

What Is Globalization?

Understanding Globalization

Global Inequality

Part IV: Social Change

Chapter 13: Change Through Policy and the Law

How Does Society Reproduce Itself?

The Rise of the State

The Welfare State

Reparation Programs

How the State Involves the Public

Chapter 14: Social Movements

Social Movements

Trends in Social Movement Participation

The Media and Social Movements

Success in Social Movements

Public Sociology and Using Our Sociological Imagination

Appendix 1: Readings in Imagining Society

Appendix 2: Methods in Imagining Society

Glossary

References

Index

Key features

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

The new edition is available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
- Flashcards and note-taking tools help students better prepare for class.
- NEW! Audiobook Player allows students to listen to text content, boosting comprehension and retention. It offers flexible, on-the-go access, engaging both reluctant readers and auditory learners, improving the overall reading experience.
- The Offline Reading option in the Student Dashboard offers greater accessibility to Vantage’s reading content, regardless of where students are or how strong their internet connection may be.
A new feature, Getting to Know, introduces students to some of the most influential classical and modern sociologists, highlighting interesting facts about their lives and careers. By personalizing these key scholars, students can better connect to the real people that bring sociology to life.
A new focus on Covid-19 helps readers to understand its impact on society by exploring issues of education and inequality during the pandemic.
New coverage of timely topics such as Black Lives Matter, anti-Asian hate crimes, the opioid epidemic, and climate action help to draw readers in by engaging them in the issues that are central to their lives.

KEY FEATURES:

This text available as a digital option through Sage Vantage, an intuitive digital platform that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools—including video—all designed to enable students to better prepare for class.
Original readings by classic sociologists and modern researchers illustrate how concepts and ideas have their origins in the work of our founding sociologists and how the concepts of our discipline are being applied.
Unique chapters on social change and social movements help students think beyond inequalities and the institutions that keep them in place and visualize ways that they can impact positive change.
Using Your Sociological Imagination activities provide students with opportunities to apply key sociological concepts and theories to their everyday lives.
Methods in Depth sections in each chapter introduce students to all the major qualitative and quantitative methods used by sociologists to better understand the family, race, gender, education, health, and other areas.
Learning objectives help students focus on concepts they will learn throughout the chapter.
To help reinforce students’ understanding of the content, a short summary can be found at the end of each chapter.
A list of key terms is provided at the end of each chapter. Students can find a full glossary in the back of the book.

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1 The Sociological Imagination

Chapter 2 Socialization and Social Interaction

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