Being Sociological

Name: Being Sociological
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SKU: 9781352011159
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Being Sociological offers an engaging exploration of sociology by connecting theoretical concepts to everyday life experiences. It breaks down complex ideas into understandable parts, illustrating how sociological topics influence and shape societal interactions, cultures, and structures. The book is a helpful resource for both students and those interested in understanding the social world through a sociological lens.
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This book may appeal to you if you're curious about understanding human behaviour and societal structures. It offers an engaging exploration of sociological concepts and encourages readers to think critically about social dynamics. Ideal for students and those interested in how sociology applies to everyday life.

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Being Sociological considers the lived experience of sociology, stressing the active nature of social life and highlighting the role that students can play in enacting social change. Fully reworked in this third edition, with five brand new chapter topics and a diverse roster of new contributors, this textbook presents a fresh take on society today.

The book encourages readers to examine both enduring challenges and their potential solutions. Dynamic learning features help students unpack key ideas from sociological theory and apply them to today’s problems to cultivate their own sociological imagination. An inspiring read, this textbook will empower students to engage with sociology outside the classroom and embed it in their everyday lives.

With new contributors, fresh organisation and a vibrant student-centric focus, this third edition brings Being Sociological fully up to date and reaffirms its place as an invaluable introduction to sociology for students new to the field.

New to this Edition:

All chapters completely rewritten to provide a fresh overview of sociology today.
Coverage of five new chapter subjects: including social movements, urbanisation, migration, and sport and leisure, reflecting their centrality in modern life and in introductory sociology courses.
A focus on the SHiP framework, moving away from social categories to consider instead society’s structural composition, its historical patterns and power inequalities and their interplay in individual lives.
A forward-looking, optimistic orientation, bolstered by new pedagogical features inviting students to consider pathways for change.

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/being-sociological. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352011159

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 7 bw illus

Contributors:

Contributions by Lucy Mayblin
Edited by Steve Matthewman
Edited by Bruce Curtis
Edited by David Mayeda
Contributions by Sara Salman
Contributions by Daniel R. Smith
Contributions by Suzanne Woodward
Contributions by Adrian Franklin
Contributions by Kate Huppatz
Contributions by Dr Lucy Mayblin

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 900g

Pages: 390

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Steve Matthewman is Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Auckland. He is the former Head of Department of Sociology (2014-2017) and is the Immediate President of the Sociological Association of Aoteroa New Zealand (2014-2019).

Bruce Curtis is Head of School of Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology at the University of Waikato and co-editor of New Zealand Sociology. He was President of the Sociological Association of Aoteroa New Zealand from 2005-2008.

David Mayeda is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Auckland.