Imagining Society - by Daniel Nehring & Dylan Kerrigan (Paperback)

About the Book

Re-examining C.Wright Mills's legacy as a jumping off point, this original introduction to sociology illuminates global concepts, themes and practices that are fundamental to the discipline and rethinks and re-imagines what a critically committed, politically engaged and publicly relevant sociology should look like in the 21st century.

Book Synopsis

Re-examining C.Wright Mills's legacy as a jumping off point, this original introduction to sociology illuminates global concepts, themes and practices that are fundamental to the discipline. It makes a case for the importance of developing a sociological imagination and provides the steps for how readers can do that. The unique text:

- Offers succinct and wide-ranging coverage of many of the most important themes and concepts taught in first year sociology courses;

- Has a global framework and case material which engages with decoloniality and critiques an overly white, western and developed world view of sociology;

- Is woven through with contemporary examples, from social media to social inequality, big data to the self-help industry;

- Rethinks and re-imagines what a critically committed, politically engaged and publicly relevant sociology should look like in the 21st century.

This is a lively, engaging and accessible overview of sociology for all its students, teachers and people who want to learn more about sociology today. It is a welcome clarion call for sociology's importance in public life.

Review Quotes

"Engaging and comprehensive outline of key concepts and theories." Virpi Timonen, Trinity College Dublin

"I found the book to be engaging and accessible, one that would provide a useful 'way in' to quite complex ideas and concepts. I think that UG students would like the style of writing and the ease with which topics are considered and explored. An enjoyable read on my part too." Chris Allen, University of Leicester

"This is an innovative, thoroughly researched and well-written 21st Century introductory sociology text. Your students will love it!" Rhoda Reddock, The University of the West Indies

About the Author

Daniel Nehring is Associate Professor of Sociology at East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai.

Dylan Kerrigan is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester and a Visiting Lecturer in Sociology at the University of the West Indies.