An Introduction to Sociology
- Karim Murji - University of West London, UK
- Sarah Neal - University of Sheffield, UK
- John Solomos - The University of Warwick, UK
This innovative textbook introduces you to the key theories, themes, and concepts in the discipline of sociology. Delving into the history, current debates and recent research on each topic, this book covers everything from classical sociologies and traditional subjects such as class, families, and religion, through to cutting-edge areas like AI, climate change and social media, and the interconnectedness of modern global society.
In this second edition you will encounter:
- Brand new chapters on media, cities, disability, sexuality and nationalism;
- Case Study boxes in each chapter taking you through cases from around the world;
- An applied approach with a section on ‘Using Sociology’ and ‘Hear from the Expert’ boxes throughout;
- Reflexive activities and revision questions to help you think critically about sociology in practice.
This definitive text is perfect for first-year sociology undergraduates and anyone studying sociology at university or college level.
Supplements
This comprehensive collection provides up to date and relevant sociological information from experts in each topic area. Theory is made accessible and applicable through practical examples. This book is a perfect broad overview and will be all you need at the start of your sociology course before choosing your own specialised direction.
This second edition of Introduction to Sociology invites the reader to view the world from a contemporary sociological perspective by exploring key issues in modern global society (including the concept of society itself), such as responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, digital society, immigration and decolonisation amongst many other issues. It is refreshing to have an entry level text that explores contemporary issues using classic theoretical frameworks to explore emergent sociological concepts. Illustrated throughout by case studies relevant and familiar to today’s readers and interspersed with questions inviting the reader to ‘pause for thought’ to critically analyse and explore an issue in greater depth.