Introduction to Sociology Scandinavian Sensibilities

Introduction to Sociology: Scandinavian Sensibilities is an ideal textbook for sociology students across Scandinavia. The book provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of central topics, themes and debates within modern sociology. It is not only an excellent companion for any student beginning a course in sociology, it is also designed to be invaluable throughout the course.

Introduction to Sociology: Scandinavian Sensibilities is informed by a Scandinavian perspective. All the chapters contain updated sections on international as well as Nordic research, providing the reader with valuable resources as well as a fresh perspective that highlights the interesting work that is being done within sociology in Scandinavia.

The book iswritten by leading Scandinavian sociologists and contains chapters on a wide range of classic and contemporary sociological sub-disciplines and specialities.

Introduction to Sociology: Scandinavian Sensibilities provides the reader with:

-                           chapters on media and technology, work life, globalisation, social stratification, family life, culture, religion and values, everyday life, education, ethnicity, politics and power, social change and sexuality

-                           conceptual, theoretical and empirical insights

-                           relevant Scandinavian examples, cases and literature

-                           lists of key texts and recommended reading

-                           lively and student-friendly features to help readers engage critically with the topics discussed.

The book enhances and develops the sociological imagination of its readers. It strengthens the development of a certain sensibility when it comes to understanding and analysing the connections between the individual, society and history. Using inspiration from C. Wright Mills sociological imagination and stretching this vision into contemporary society and our time, Introduction to Sociology:Scandinavian Sensibilities aims to show how sociological thinking can be used to understand, criticise and develop society.

The book is edited by Gunnar C. Aakvaag, University of Oslo, Professor Michael Hviid Jacobsen, Aalborg University,...