A dazzling mixtape of Sociologys classic theorists, biggest ideas, and enduring approaches. Count on it to teach and learn the rigorous scepticism needed to navigate the world of misinformation. * Judith Treas, University of California-Irvine, USA * Discovering Sociology is a remarkable achievement and is bound to become a classic in the field. It promises to be transformative both for students new to the discipline and for those teaching introductory Sociology. The second edition is even stronger than the first, with three brilliant new chapters, and with significant expansion of an already impressive range of compelling issues, paradigms, and thinkers. Offering an engaged, warm, and humane reassertion of Sociologys continuing appeal, this work deserves to be the big introductory text to the discipline. * Chamsy el-Ojeili, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand * A spirited introduction to sociology and manual for aspiring sociologists, which includes marginalised as well as classic perspectives. The second edition of Discovering Sociology builds on its pedagogical strengths, updating its insights for todays controversies with inspiring enthusiasm and curiosity. * Jamie Buchan, Edinburgh Napier University, UK * This spectacular introductory text really understands its audience. Offering contextual explanations of the development of key sociological ideas and concepts, alongside real-world examples of research in action, this thoroughly accessible book will inspire students to critically appraise their social worlds. * Kate Huppatz, Western Sydney University, Australia * Discovering Sociology is a key text for undergraduate Sociology students. Written in a lively and accessible style, it captures the sociological imaginations of readers as it discusses a wide range of contemporary and historical issues. * Peter Millward, Liverpool John Moores University, UK * This revised version of Discovering Sociology continues to offer an innovative approach to understanding the wide-ranging topics we as Social Scientists investigate. It provides in-depth and critical analysis of complex issues in an accessible and student-friendly way, while not shying away from exploring central and contemporary issues around modern societies, transgression and social transformation. A solid and well-rounded introduction of Sociology to any student. * Eric Baumgartner, University of the West of Scotland, UK *
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