{"product_id":"thinking-sociologically-isbn-9781118959985","title":"Thinking Sociologically","description":"\u003cb\u003eWidely acclaimed insight on the human condition, updated to view modern issues through a sociological lens\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eThinking Sociologically\u003c\/i\u003e continues to offer a stimulating exploration of the underlying assumptions and tacit expectations which structure our view of the world. This best-seller has been translated into 12 languages to bring key sociological concepts to students and general readers around the globe. The authors review recent developments in society and examine the applicability of sociology to everyday life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe world has changed a great deal since the second edition’s publication. Issues of climate change, sustainability, inequality, social justice, inclusion and the role of social media have risen to prominence, and we are collectively challenging our ways of thinking about intimacy, community, consumption, ethics, social identity, and more. This new third edition has been revised to reflect these and other transformations in our lives, helping us to think sociologically about the consequences of these burgeoning issues, how we organize our societies, understand ourselves and lead our lives. This dynamic book: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplies sociology to everyday life in the context of current issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains contributions from major theorists that introduce central sociological concepts with modern relevance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a highly engaging and stimulating style that promotes critical thought and independent study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWritten for undergraduates, postgraduates, practicing sociologists and social scientists, this book also holds a broad appeal to a general audience. The third edition of \u003ci\u003eThinking Sociologically\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling survey of sociological issues, recent changes in society and their influence on our day-to-day lives and identities.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britsoc.co.uk\/about\/latest-news\/2018\/september\/thinking-sociologically-in-turbulent-times\/\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e about \u003ci\u003eThinking Sociologically\u003c\/i\u003e in co-author Tim May's recent piece for the British Sociological Association. \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Third Edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Crafting Sociological Lenses 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Action and Understanding in Everyday Life 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Understanding Ourselves with and through Others 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Sustaining Our Lives 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Social Bonds: Speaking of “You” and “We” 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Choices, Contexts, and Challenges 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Values, Power, and Choice 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Gifts, Exchange, and Intimacy 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Body, Sexuality, and Health 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Space, Time, and Social Dynamics 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Culture, Nature, and Territory 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Consumption, Technology, and Lifestyle 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Retrospect and Prospect 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Sociological Lenses: Retrospect and Prospect 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Reflection and Further Reading 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The new edition of this now classic text examines the contemporary issues that inform our values, how we see ourselves and each other and organise our societies. I would recommend it not just to sociologists and social scientists, but to anyone concerned to understand how we might conduct our lives in better ways.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Professor Bev Skeggs, Director, Atlantic Fellows Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Zygmunt Bauman was one of the great creative and insightful voices of modern sociology. His introduction to Sociological Thinking remains a wonderful and provocative introduction to seeing the world and personal life through a sociological lens. Tim May has done masterful work updating Bauman and adding insights of his own. There is no student of sociology who will not benefit from this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Craig Calhoun, University Professor of Social Sciences, Arizona State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZYGMUNT BAUMAN\u003c\/b\u003e was a world-renowned sociologist known for his ground-breaking work in social theory. His most recent publications included: \u003ci\u003eDoes the Richness of the Few Benefit Us All?\u003c\/i\u003e (2013); \u003ci\u003eStrangers at our Door\u003c\/i\u003e (2016); \u003ci\u003eRetrotopia\u003c\/i\u003e (2017); and \u003ci\u003eA Chronicle of Crisis: 2011–2016\u003c\/i\u003e (2017).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIM MAY\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Social Science Methodology at the University of Sheffield, UK. His recent publications include: \u003ci\u003eReflexivity: The Essential Guide\u003c\/i\u003e (2017); \u003ci\u003eCities and the Knowledge Economy: Promise, Politics and Possibilities\u003c\/i\u003e (2018); and \u003ci\u003eSocial Research: Issues, Methods and Process\u003c\/i\u003e (5th edition, 2019).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The new edition of this now classic text examines the contemporary issues that inform our values, how we see ourselves and each other and organise our societies. I would recommend it not just to sociologists and social scientists, but to anyone concerned to understand how we might conduct our lives in better ways.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Professor Bev Skeggs,\u003c\/b\u003e Director, Atlantic Fellows Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Zygmunt Bauman was one of the great creative and insightful voices of modern sociology. His introduction to Sociological Thinking remains a wonderful and provocative introduction to seeing the world and personal life through a sociological lens. Tim May has done masterful work updating Bauman and adding insights of his own. There is no student of sociology who will not benefit from this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Craig Calhoun,\u003c\/b\u003e University Professor of Social Sciences, Arizona State University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eThinking Sociologically\u003c\/i\u003e continues to offer a stimulating exploration of the underlying assumptions and tacit expectations which structure our view of the world. The authors explore key concepts in sociology, review recent developments in society and examine the applicability of sociology to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world has changed a great deal since the second edition's publication. Issues of climate change, sustainability, inequality, social justice, inclusion and the role of social media have risen to prominence, and we are collectively challenging our ways of thinking about intimacy, community, consumption, ethics, social identity, and more. This new third edition has been revised to reflect these and other transformations in our lives, helping us to think sociologically about the consequences of these burgeoning issues, how we organize our societies, understand ourselves and lead our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for undergraduates, postgraduates, practicing sociologists and social scientists, this book also holds a broad appeal to a general audience. The third edition of \u003ci\u003eThinking Sociologically\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling survey of sociological issues, recent changes in society and their influence on our day-to-day lives and identities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990387146981,"sku":"NP9781118959985","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118959985.jpg?v=1761787621","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/thinking-sociologically-isbn-9781118959985","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}