Publisher's Synopsis
This carefully edited companion anthology provides provocative, eye-opening examples of the practice of sociology in a well-edited, well-designed and affordable format. It includes short articles, chapters and excerpts that examine common everyday experiences, important social issues or distinct historical events that illustrate the relationship between the individual and society.
New to the Sixth Edition:
- more detail regarding the theory and/or history related to each issue presented;
- readings that show how race, social class, gender and sexual orientation intersect to influence everyday experiences;
- more focus on global issues and world religions;
- even more balanced than in previous versions of the collection.
Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Readings is the companion book to Sociology, Sixth Edition also by David M Newman (1-4129-2814-1).
