The first edition of A Contemporary Introduction to Sociology was the first truly new introductory sociology textbook in decades. Written by two leading sociolo

Comprehensive and engaging, this textbook introduces students not only to foundational sociological work, but also to insights from contemporary sociological th

Previously published: Oxford, UK; New York: Oxford University Press, c2006.

Introduction to Sociology distills decades of distinguished work in sociology by one of this century’s most influential thinkers in the areas of social theory,

The first edition of A Contemporary Introduction to Sociology was the first truly new introductory sociology textbook in decades. Written by two leading sociolo