Sociology of Personal Life (Paperback, 2nd edition)

What can sociology tell us about our personal lives, families and intimate relationships? This book explains how key theoretical perspectives and relevant contemporary research in the discipline can shed new light on even the most familiar areas of our everyday worlds. From friendships and pets, to political engagement and social legislation, the text shows how distinctions and connections can be drawn between our public and private lives. Each chapter explores a familiar topic that illustrates how individual relationships and lives can be shaped by social contexts, and how personal choices shape the wider social world. Using vivid case examples drawn from topical areas of debate, such as marriage rights and the role of social networking, the book is clearly laid out and easy to read. It gives useful explanations of theory and invaluable advice on how to carry out research on personal lives and relationships. This is essential reading for students of sociology interested in family, relationships and beyond. New to this Edition: - Pre-existing chapters have been fully re-written - Includes a number of new chapters on topics such as the body, home and personal life in public spaces. - Reformulated 'questions for discussion' at the end of each chapter.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Vanessa May • Petra Nordqvist
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	236
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-352-00500-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > General Promotions
LSN:	1-352-00500-X
Barcode:	9781352005004

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