A new introductory textbook for Australian sociology, designed to be student friendly and a flexible learning tool.
The emphasis throughout the book is on an applied approach, demonstrating the uses of a sociological perspective on contemporary Australian life, and the skills and analytical tools characteristic of sociological training. Chapters cover the core fields in the discipline, grouped into five sections:
- Doing public sociology
- Social identities
- Social differences and inequalities
- Social transformations
- Future directions
Chapters include extensive pedagogical elements and case studies. The book is accompanied by a rich website with teaching and learning resources for lecturers and students.
Compiled by two of the most experienced teachers and textbook authors in Australian sociology, 'Public Sociology' is an ideal student text.
