Book description
Sociology permeates our everyday language, our media, government policies - even the way we think. How can we identify it? How can developing a sociological imagination help us understand the way we live?
Public Sociology shows that our lives are not solely determined by personal choices. Rather, we are affected by a raft of public issues, from the state of the economy to the availability of good quality health care, to new technologies. By developing a sociological imagination we can see the way private and public interact for better or worse in our lives.
Public Sociology also emphasises the utility and application of sociology in professional and community life. The authors show how the skills and tools of sociological training and an empirically grounded sociological perspective are essential to understanding and engaging with contemporary Australian society.
Compiled by two of the most experienced teachers and textbook authors in Australian sociology, Public Sociology is a student friendly and flexible learning tool. Leading authors provide accessible, topical and lively chapters, based on contemporary empirical and theoretical work. The book also offers extensive student support including case studies, activities, related resources and a glossary.
| ISBN: | 9781741750607 |
| RRP: | $55.00 |
| Format: | Paperback 245x176 |
| Extent: | 512pp |
| Publication date: | December 2006 |
Guided tour: pedagogic features and supplementary resources
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Key concepts highlighted in bold in the text and defined in separate margin paragraphs as well as appearing in a glossary at the end of the book |
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Introductory vignettes Each chapter begins with short ‘real life’ vignette (or hypothetical) to grab the reader’s interest, encourage a questioning and reflective approach to the topic, and show the application of a sociological perspective |
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Sociology Spotlight Short boxed summaries of cutting-edge sociological empirical studies |
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Sociological reflections End of chapter self-directed or class based icebreakers that help students apply their learning and highlight the relevance of sociological analysis |
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CrossLinks boxes related material cross-referenced in different chapters |
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Summary of main points |
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Discussion questions |
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Further reading short annotated list of key recommended readings |
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Recommended chapter-specific web sites |
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Recommended chapter-specific films and documentaries |
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Teaching and learning resources for lecturers and students: Lecturers: Available free of charge from the publisher (password access) for those using the book as a course text:
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Students:
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