Sociology of Personal Life by Vanessa May
Exploring our own personal life can help us to fully understand broad sociological concepts. This book shows how we can connect our everyday lives and relationships with social ideas. From sexual behaviour to consumption patterns, this book offers wide coverage alongside specific examples to develop the student reader's sociological imagination.
'Accessible, wide-ranging, and engaging; this is an excellent textThe chapters present fascinating discussions including key debates and previously neglected topics, reflecting current thinking and presented in an easily understandable way.' - Esther Dermott, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University ofBristol, UK 'Sociology of Personal Life is an exciting text which, in ranging from private to public, partners to pets, unsettles distinctions and offers new insights. The authors combine theory and research not only with skill but with exemplary grace. It will rejuvenate the field.' - Kerreen Reiger, Associate Professor, Social Sciences, La Trobe University, Australia 'Sociology of Personal Life provides important new insights into a core sociological theme - the social construction of personal life. In doing so, it extends the breadth of our thinking into new realms of inquiry, as well as encouraging the reader to revisit old themes in a new light. The book will appeal to students and researchers interested in understanding how the personal is social.' -Janeen Baxter, Professor of Sociology, The University of Queensland, Australia 'A creatively conceptualized and thought-provoking work. Personal life, as this compelling book demonstrates, cuts across and connects varied institutional sites and configurations of relationship.' - Barrie Thorne, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Berkeley, USA
VANESSA MAY is Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780230278974 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230278973 |
| Title | Sociology of Personal Life |
| Author | Vanessa May |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-08-23 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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