Uncovering Social Life: Critical Perspectives from Sociology

ISBN-13: 9781138934153 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 190 str.

Chris Shilling; Phillip Anthony Mellor

Opis

Uncovering Social Life offers a clear and concise appraisal of sociology's 'problem of order' - that is, what binds individuals and groups together socially despite inequalities, conflicts and rapid social change. Using 'deceit' as a key theme in a close analysis of many aspects of contemporary social life, the book demonstrates sociology's considerable value for explaining people's behaviour as well as wider issues of order, globalization and social change.　 This is an ambitious text that applies sociological theory in novel and wide-ranging ways. Written by two respected scholars, it provides a clear and compelling example of the sociological imagination in action and, as such, offers an important teaching and study resource.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. The Problem of Order  3. The Problem of Change  4. Bodies and Health  5. Sex, Gender and Sexuality  6. Employment  7. Finance  8. New Social Media and the Internet  9. Technology  10. Religion  11. Governance  12. Conclusion