This is Sociology
A Short Introduction
- Dan Woodman - University of Melbourne, Australia
- Steven Threadgold - University of Newcastle, Australia
Introductory Sociology
Studying social life? This book provides an engaging, concise introduction. It covers a diverse range of theorists from the rich history of sociology and shows how thinking sociologically can help us understand our lives, the groups we are part of, and the rapid social changes and inequalities that shape contemporary societies. In this book you will encounter:
· Compelling international examples and a range of theoretical perspectives from across the world;
· A brand new chapter on Digital Lives, covering a range of topics from filter bubbles and memes to digital inequalities;
· The latest approaches emerging from efforts to build an inclusive global sociology, equipped for the challenges of the 21st Century.
The book is essential reading for anyone new to studying sociology and is supported by a wide range of podcasts, videos, discussion questions and further reading recommendations at thisissociology.home.blog
This book is more than a clear, very accessible, and often fun introduction to sociology. It is an introduction to our world through sociology. Be careful: once you start reading it, you will never again see the world in the same way. The brilliance of its authors is to explain the key debates and approaches from around the world in a very accessible way. A must-read for every citizen.
This book is a refreshing introduction to sociology, it is accessible, enjoyable and innovative. It presents sociology and the importance of understanding structures, power, and interactions today. It presents some familiar names and several additional thinkers who have shaped our imagination in the 21st century. The book will appeal to people encountering sociology for the first time as well as sociologists who need a quick refresher on some of the latest trends in the discipline.
A scintillating introduction to what sociology is, what it can be and how it can mould our imagination not only to change our lives but to shape those of others.
This is Sociology is a compact yet very wide-ranging introduction. Woodman and Threadgold deal expertly with traditional topics like class, culture and generation; and introduce new themes, from necropolitics and queer theory to climate change, with contemporary thinkers from the post-colonial world. Clearly arranged, clearly written, this is a very useful guide for students and teachers.
This is a superb volume of key concepts that enables students and sociologists worldwide to understand and navigate our changing social world. In addition to a simplified text for students, one can find key references for each topic come from the Global North but also from Global South, as well a very useful glossary.
Sage College Publishing
