{"product_id":"9781529204902","title":"Imagining Society : The Case for Sociology by Daniel Nehring","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303698051445,"sku":"9781529204902","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781529204902.jpg?v=1762794762","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781529204902","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}