David Riesman’s The Lonely Crowd explores the links between social character—the ways in which members of a society are similar to one... Læs mere
The Sociological Imagination provoked hostile reaction when it appeared for its hard-hitting attack on how sociology was practiced, and on several leading sociologists.
With the ending of World War II in 1945, the Soviet Union and the United States began the decades-long confrontation known as the Cold War.... Læs mere
The post-World War II era philosophy of urban renewal valued the efficient movement... Læs mere
Goldstone examines the causes of revolutions and uprisings between 1500 and 1800 in both Europe and Asia. Many... Læs mere
Like Foucault’s earlier works, The History of Sexuality (1976) is ground-breaking and controversial. His claim that sexuality is more a social concept... Læs mere
Frantz Fanon’s 1961 masterpiece is both a powerful analysis of the psychological effects of colonization and a rallying cry for violent uprising and independence.
Frantz Fanon’s explosive Black Skin, White Masks is a merciless exposé of the psychological damage done by colonial rule across the world. It is both... Læs mere
Durkheim’s 1897 work is a powerful evidence-based study of why people take their own lives.
W.E.B Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk is a seminal work in the field of sociology, a classic of American literature – and a solid example of carefully-structured reasoning.
The United States has the world’s largest prison population, with more than two million behind bars. Alexander says this is mainly due to... Læs mere
For decades, social scientists had used a mythical figure to describe how humans make decisions: homo economics. He was logical and conscientious. To make a decision, he would evaluate all the options open to him, then choose the most rational course of action.