Cultural Sociology
An Introduction

"This exciting new volume will put cultural sociology on the map for a new generation of students and scholars."
—Nick Stevenson, University of Nottingham

"An engaging primer for this rising field well-suited to introductory courses, Cultural Sociology also marks a moment of robust intellectual consolidation."
—Paul Jones, The University of New South Wales

Les Back (Author), Andy Bennett (Author), Laura Desfor Edles (Author), Margaret Gibson (Author), David Inglis (Author), Ron Jacobs (Author), Ian Woodward (Author)

9781405189859, Wiley

Hardback, published 20 February 2012

256 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 1.8 cm, 0.553 kg

“David Chaney’s magisterial opening provides an authoritative framework and background for these introductions to key subtopics within this important area of sociology.”  (Times Higher Education Supplement, 24 May 2012)

Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology. 

• A timely introductory overview to this increasingly significant field which provides invaluable summaries of key studies and approaches within cultural sociology
• Clearly written and designed, with accessible summaries of thematic topics, covering race, class, politics, religion, media, fashion, and music
• International experts contribute chapters in their field of research, including a chapter by David Chaney, a founder of cultural sociology
• Offers a unified set of theoretical and methodological tools for those wishing to apply a cultural sociological approach in their work

Notes on Authors vii

Preface ix

Subject Areas: Sociology & anthropology [JH]