Exploring more than 80 of the big ideas & key theories in the field of sociology in a clear & simple way this is the perfect introduction to the study of how humans live & interact with each other Covering diversity & equality globalization human rights modern urban living & the role of work & institutions The Sociology Book looks at the big questions of how we co-operate What is society? What makes it tick? Why do we interact in the way that we do with our friends co-workers & rivals? The perfect way to explore this fascinating subject The Sociology Book profiles the world's most renowned sociologists & more than 80 of their biggest ideas from the early pioneers Karl Marx & Auguste Comte to the groundbreaking work of Sharon Zukin & Judith Butler Each sociological theory is made crystal clear with the help of quirky graphics pithy"es & step-by-step summaries that explain each idea in an easy-to-grasp way