Thinking Sociologically

Name: Thinking Sociologically
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ISBN: 9780631219293

ISBN-10: 0631219293

ISBN-13: 9780631219293

Edition: 2nd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Zygmunt Bauman, Tim May

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In this lucid, stimulating and original book, Zygmunt Bauman and Tim May explore the underlying assumptions and tacit expectations which structure our view of the world. The authors elucidate key concepts in sociology: for example, individualism versus community, and privilege versus deprivation. While charting a course through sociology's main concerns, Bauman and May also examine the applicability of sociology to everyday life. This volume is a completely revised and expanded edition that includes new materials on health and fitness, intimacy, time, space and disorder, risk, globalization, identity, organizations, and new technologies. It was written for the benefit and enjoyment of…

Book details

List price: $53.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/8/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Preface to the Second Edition


Introduction: The Discipline of Sociology



Action, Identity and Understanding in Everyday Life



Oneself with Others



Viewing and Sustaining Our Lives



The Bonds that Unite: Speaking of 'We'



Living our Lives: Challenges, Choices and Constraints



Decisions and Actions: Power, Choice and Moral Duty



Making it Happen: Gifts, Exchange and Intimacy in Relationships



Care of Our Selves: The Body, Health and Sexuality



Time, Space and (Dis)Order



Drawing Boundaries: Culture, Nature, State and Territory



The Business in Everyday Life: Consumption, Technology and Lifestyles



Looking Back and Looking Forward



Thinking Sociologically


Questions for Reflection and Further Reading


Index