This book provides students with an excellent and thought-provoking introduction to the ideas, theories and practices of Sociology, and how to study them, in an accessible and lively way that will encourage deeper study of the subject. -- Ian Marsh, Liverpool Hope University College This book provides students with an excellent and thought-provoking introduction to the ideas, theories and practices of Sociology, and how to study them, in an accessible and lively way that will encourage deeper study of the subject.