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This is Sociology
A Short Introduction

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September 2021 | 184 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This is Sociology is an engaging, concise introduction to the key concepts used for studying social life. 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.

Key features:

  • Uses compelling international examples and a range of theoretical perspectives from across the world, including theorists that have often been omitted from the established sociological canon.
  • Covers topics such as globalization, culture, gender, race, and class.
  • Introduces the latest approaches emerging from efforts to build an inclusive global sociology, one that moves beyond a Eurocentric perspective and is 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


 
Chapter 1: What is Sociology?
 
Chapter 2: The Foundations of Sociology
 
Chapter 3: Critiquing the Sociological Canon: Building a More Inclusive Sociology
 
Chapter 4: Globalization
 
Chapter 5: Social Selves
 
Chapter 6: Culture and Media
 
Chapter 7: Class
 
Chapter 8: Sex, Gender and Sexuality
 
Chapter 9: Race and Ethnicity
 
Chapter 10: Changing the world