This volume includes seven chapters, each of which presents recent advancements in sociology research. Chapter One argues that Britain's decision to leave the European Union for the sake of national sovereignty was erroneous. Chapter Two provides an additional sociological perspective on Brexit based on the work of Emile Durkheim and Norbert Elias. Chapter Three summarizes characteristics, antecedents, and consequences of social media addiction. Chapter Four reviews the state of affairs of information technology in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapter Five sheds light on the three-decade-long artisan exchange in papermaking between Bhutan and Japan. Chapter Six examines the relationship between postmodernity and the retirement of middle-aged Chinese citizens. Lastly, Chapter Seven discusses the state of health and well-being of caregivers of older people in Ghana.
