Public sociology : an introduction to Australian society
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Public sociology : an introduction to Australian society
Allen & Unwin, 2015
3rd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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What is the connection between our personal troubles and underlying public issues?Public Sociology focuses on the utility and relevance of a sociological perspective to every aspect of social life. The aim is to encourage in students the ability to critically reflect upon the forces - both local and global - shaping their own lives and the communities in which they live.The previous two editions of Public Sociology have established the book as one of the most popular and accessible introductory sociology texts. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate important themes in contemporary society including drug culture and digital technology. 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 THIRD EDITION: three new chapters on the sociology of drugs, digital sociology, and the social determinants of health and illness; all chapters thoroughly revised and some expanded; expanded glossary and updated introductory vignettes; enhanced book website with extra readings, YouTube clips, and case studies.'
With a firm base in the richest traditions of the discipline and with a remarkably approachable format, this book offers an excellent introduction to a wide array of sociology's concerns, making it suitable for all Australian social science undergraduates.' - Gary Wickham, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Murdoch University'A sophisticated yet accessible introduction to social identities, difference and inequalities, and social transformations.' - Jo Lindsay, Associate Professor in Sociology, Monash University'Sweeping and lucid. communicates with ease and simplicity.' - Professor Toni Makkai, Dean, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
Table of Contents
Tables and figuresPreface to the third editionAcknowledgementsContributorsAbbreviationsGuided tourMODULE 1: DOING PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY1. The sociological gaze: linking private lives to public issues - John Germov and Marilyn Poole2. Sociological foundations: early theorists and theories - Marilyn Poole and John Germov3. Contemporary sociological theorists and theories - Marilyn Poole and John Germov4. Sociological investigations: doing social research - Tara Renae McGeeMODULE 2: SOCIAL IDENTITIES5. How we become who and what we are: socialisation and the new genetics - Marilyn Poole6. Youth transitions and youth culture - Pam Nilan7. Families and intimate relationships - Marilyn Poole8. Consumption and lifestyles - Ian Woodward9. Sporting life - Peter Mewett10. A sociology of licit and illicit drugs - Maria Freij and John GermovMODULE 3: SOCIAL DIFFERENCES AND INEQUALITIES11. Class and inequality in Australia - Mark Western and Janeen Baxter12. The gender order - Grazyna Zajdow13. Ethnicity and belonging - Zlatko Skrbis and Jonathan Smith14. Race and reconciliation in Australia - Meredith Green and Sherry Saggers15. Religion and spirituality in a changing Australia - Andrew Singleton16. Deviance, crime, and social control - Sharyn Roach AnleuMODULE 4: SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS17. The social determinants of health and illness - Marilyn Poole and John Germov18. Globalisation, power, and social movements - Jan Pakulski19. Global risk and the surveillance state: a sociology of new terrorism - Maria Freij and John Germov20. Working 24/7: The new work ethic - John Germov21. Digital sociology - Deborah Lupton22. Media and popular culture - Timothy Marjoribanks23. Educating society: sociological debates and dilemmas - Julie McLeodMODULE 5: FUTURE DIRECTIONS24. A sociological toolkit - John Germov25. Writing a sociology essay - John Germov26. Threshold learning outcomes for sociology - John GermovGlossaryPermissions and copyrightIndex
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