This book gathers the author's interviews with twenty leading
sociologists from various fields at nine different prestigious
universities in the USA, including their viewpoints, anecdotes and
experiences in the world of sociology. Each chapter presents an
interview with one sociologist, covering their views on contemporary
sociology, their early university experiences, teaching experiences,
experiences with publishing, and their reflections on life as a
sociologist.
Through the dialogues, readers can learn about sociology as well as
sociologists' lives in a unique and insightful way - just as the author
did - and embark on a journey of discovering sociology. The book helps
readers find their own answers to the two main questions explored: "What
is sociology?" and "What is a sociologist's life like?"