Thinking Sociologically
"Sociological thinking is an adventure in self-understanding and moral reflection as well as systemic analysis.Thinking Sociologicallyis one of the best available introductions to this adventure."Craig Calhoun, New York University"In the first edition ofThinking Sociologically, Bauman created a very personal yet inspiring view of Sociology as a liberating discipline. In the second edition, Bauman and collaborator Tim May have added new topics - Time and Space, Intimacy, and Risk - that have kept the visionary gleam of the original. In showing how Sociology can illuminate the rhythms of everyday life, this new edition will enthuse a new generation of students." -- Nick Abercrombie, Lancaster University"In this revised edition, Tim May has done a brilliant job of reworking Bauman's text while keeping the directness and verve of the original version." -- William Outhwaite, University of Sussex"Bauman and May have produced a new edition of a book whcih will serve us well for a second decade"Community Care"Highly recommended for undergraduate and general readers". ChoiceOf the Previous Edition:"Bauman skilfully weaves in the contributions of major theorists and introduces important concepts of sociology as they become relevant."Choice<!--end-->"Bauman finds sociology exciting and subversive: so will his readers."Laurie Taylor, University of York"Bauman's commitment to sociology as a sophisticated, yet manageable, mode of thought stays with my students and lends depth to their reading of other texts in the course. I am impressed with the book. But my students' spontaneous enthusiasm forThinking Sociologicallyis the highest praise of all."Ira Cohen, Professor of Sociology, Rutgers University"A wise, introduction to sociology."Contemporary Sociology