Social Things: An Introduction to the Sociological Life
In the new fourth edition of Social Things Charles Lemert continues to build on the remarkable narrative that first appeared in 1997. The author brings new material into almost every chapter-a stunning account of Hurricane Katrina to illustrate sociological incompetence, new material on maquiladora workers and low-wage immigrant farm workers, an expanded presentation of Pierre Bourdieu's thinking, discussions of America's exploitation of the natural resources of less-developed nations in, new...
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The fourth edition of Social Things is as poignant and readable as ever with new material to help introduce sociology as a discipline and a way of life to a new generation of students and readers of all ages. As before, Lemert captivates his readers by helping them understand that, as he puts it, _sociology is, first of all, a thing lived_ which makes us all practical sociologists. Booknews The first edition appeared in 1977. The book is primarily for use in introductory sociology classes. Part story and history, it shows how we would not encounter "individuals who trust or threaten us were it not for social forces beyond our reach...." What this means is that Lemert (sociology, Wesleyan) is interested in how individuals' lives are shaped not only by intention and local conditions, but also by global forces, especially political and economic events and trends. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Preface to the Second EditionIntroductionThe Sociological Life1Imagining Social Things, Competently12Personal Courage and Practical Sociologies123Practicing the Discipline of Social Things31Sociology4Lost Worlds and Modern Sociology475Sociology and the New World Order: 1848-1920596Sociology Becomes the Science of Worldly Structures: 1920-1960777Sociology Discovers Its Complicated Vocation: After 196094Social Things8The Mysterious Power of Social Structures1139The Lively Subjects of Dead Structures13610Well-Measured Lives in a World of Differences15611Global Methods17612Living against the Conclusion207Acknowledgments210Notes213Index218About the Author224
\ Teaching SociologyNot many books can be used in a variety of courses...introduction, theory, methods, capstone seminars...This book is an exception. Students reading the book at different stages of their careers will take something different away...every time they read it.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsThe first edition appeared in 1977. The book is primarily for use in introductory sociology classes. Part story and history, it shows how we would not encounter "individuals who trust or threaten us were it not for social forces beyond our reach...." What this means is that Lemert (sociology, Wesleyan) is interested in how individuals' lives are shaped not only by intention and local conditions, but also by global forces, especially political and economic events and trends. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
