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Public Sociology: An introduction to Australian Society, 2nd edition

Edited by John Germov and Marilyn Poole

Public SociologyHow can developing a sociological gaze help us understand the way we live?

Public Sociology shows that our lives are not solely determined by personal choices, demonstrating how a sociological gaze allows us to see the way our private troubles are connected to public issues.

Public Sociology highlights the utility and application of sociology in professional and community life using real-world examples from Australia and across the globe. The first edition of Public Sociology established itself as a highly regarded and accessible student text. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to maintain a fresh approach, and reflects the ever-increasing importance of technology in our lives. The authors reveal how the tools of sociological training and an empirically grounded sociological perspective are essential to understanding and engaging with contemporary Australian society.

New to the second edition:

'Public Sociology 2nd edition achieves its aim to encourage reflexivity among students of sociology through its refreshing engagement with contemporary theoretical debates, its unique focus on the contribution of Australian sociologists as well as global sociologists to the field, and its commitment to a "borderless sociology".'
Ann Brooks, Professor of Sociology and Cultural Studies, University of Adelaide

'My students were enthusiastic about the first edition because of its clarity, accessibility and sophistication.'
Associate Professor Peter Corrigan, Sociology and Criminology, University of New England

Book details

Table of contents

Tables and figures
Preface to the second edition
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Abbreviations
Guided tour

Module 1: Doing public sociology
1. The sociological gaze: Linking private lives to public issues - John Germov and Marilyn Poole
2. Sociological foundations: Early theorists and theories - Marilyn Poole and John Germov
3. Contemporary sociological theorists and theories - Marilyn Poole and John Germov
4. Sociological investigations: Doing social research - Tara Renae McGee

Module 2: Social identities
5. Socialisation and the new genetics - Marilyn Poole
6. Youth transitions and youth culture - Pam Nilan
7. Families and intimate relationships - Marilyn Poole
8. Consumption and lifestyles - Ian Woodward
9. Sporting life - Peter Mewett
10. Hybrid identities in a globalised world - Vince Marotta

Module 3: Social differences and inequalities
11. Class and inequality in Australia - Mark Western and Janeen Baxter
12. The gender order - Grazyna Zajdow
13. Ethnicity and belonging - Zlatko Skrbis
14. Race and reconciliation in Australia - Meredith Green and Sherry Saggers
15. Religion and spirituality - Andrew Singleton
16. Deviance, crime, and social control - Sharyn Roach Anleu

Module 4: Social transformations
17. The social basis of health and illness - Neil Burdess
18. Globalisation, power, and social movements - Jan Pakulski
19. Global risk and the surveillance state: A sociology of new terrorism - Maria Freij and John Germov
20. Working 24/7: The new work ethic - John Germov
21. Media and popular culture - Timothy Marjoribanks
22. Educating society: Sociological debates and dilemmas - Julie McLeod
23. Urbanisation, community, and rurality - Ian Gray

Module 5: Future directions
24. A sociological toolkit - John Germov
25. Writing a sociology essay - John Germov

Glossary
Index

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