Sociology, Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life: Readings

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• New readings from top sociologists written specifically for this edition showcase the importance of the sociological perspective in understanding current social issues. New contributors include:
  • Lisa McIntyre, Valerie Jenness, April Scheuth, Arlene Stein, Cheryle D. Snead-Greene, Kelsy Burke, France Winddance Twine and Lauren Alfrey, Shaeleya Miller, Sinikka Elliott, Jessie Daniels, and Joseph DeFilippis
• A new emphasis on intersectionality is a key aspect of contemporary sociology and especially important to current students.
• A new emphasis on social movements and issues offers contemporary relevance to experiences of students.
• The engaging writing style focuses on the understanding that students are public citizens seeking new information and perspectives for grappling with issues of our times.

KEY FEATURES:

• Introductions to each chapter provide a sociological context for those readings and reflection points that can be used for comparing and contrasting readings.
• Each selection is followed by “Thinking About the Readings,” a set of questions for writing assignments or classroom discussion.
• Many selections are drawn from contemporary research, illustrating the ways in which social researchers combine theories and empirical studies to gain a better understanding of social patterns and processes.