Puga, Ismael
The Sociological Imagination
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912127092
- author:
- Puga, Ismael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macat Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 106
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 12.9 x 0.56 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
C. Wright Mills's The Sociological Imagination is a foundational work in post-war sociology, offering a compelling argument about the nature and aims of the field. At its core, this influential book presents a manifesto for sociology, outlining a roadmap for the discipline and demonstrating the power of strong reasoning skills. Mills's central concept, the "sociological imagination", posits that sociologists must analyze how individual lives intersect with social structures in order to truly understand the private troubles of individuals as the social issues they really are. This approach is allied to arguments for sociology's independence from corporations and governments, and a shift away from abstract theory towards addressing everyday life's real challenges. Carefully organized and persuasive, The Sociological Imagination showcases reasoned argument at its best, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the principles of sociology.
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