9th Edition. — Wiley, 2021. — 1878 p. — ISBN-13 9781509539239.
Over a million copies sold worldwide
The indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead.
This thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled 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. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in a straightforward way.
What is Sociology?
Asking and Answering Sociological Questions
Theories and Perspectives
Globalization and Social Change
The Environment
Global Inequality
Gender and Sexuality
Race, Ethnicity and Migration
Stratification and Social Class
Health, Illness and Disability
Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare
Social Interaction and Daily Life
Cities and Urban Life
The Life Course
Families and Intimate Relationships
Education
Work and Employment
Religion
The Media
Politics, Government and Social Movements
Nations, War and Terrorism
Crime and Deviance