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.