Sociology

A million copies sold worldwide, this ninth edition of Introduction to Sociology remains unrivaled in its vibrant, engaging, and authoritative introduction to the field. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest global developments and new ideas, while also covering classic debates in a straightforward way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book aims to engage and excite readers and help them see the enduring value of thinking sociologically. It includes a solid foundation in the basics of sociology, up-to-the-minute overviews of key topics, stimulating examples of what sociology has to say about contemporary world issues, a strong focus on global connections, and quality pedagogical features such as 'Classic Studies' and 'Global Society boxes'. It is the ideal teaching text for first-year university and college courses and will help inspire a new generation of sociologists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1152 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2021
Publisher: Polity Press

The ninth edition of this indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead has sold over a million copies worldwide. This thoroughly revised and updated edition remains unrivaled in its vibrant, engaging, and authoritative introduction to sociology. The authors provide a commanding overview of the latest global developments and new ideas in this fascinating subject, with even the most complex ideas explained in a straightforward way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous while still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking sociologically.

The ninth edition includes:

A solid foundation in the basics of sociology: its purpose, methodology, and theories.

Up-to-the-minute overviews of key topics in social life, from gender, personal life, and poverty to globalization, the media, and politics.

Stimulating examples of what sociology has to say about key issues in our contemporary world, such as climate change, growing inequality, and rising polarization in societies across the world.

A strong focus on global connections and the ways that digital technologies are radically transforming our lives.

Quality pedagogical features, such as 'Classic Studies' and 'Global Society boxes,' and 'Thinking Critically' reflection points, as well as end-of-chapter activities inviting readers to engage with popular culture and original research articles to gather sociological insights.

The ninth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology in a complex world. It is the ideal teaching text for first-year university and college courses and will help to inspire a new generation of sociologists.

Weight: 2612g
Dimension: 197 x 262 x 53 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509539222
Edition number: 9th Edition