Questioning Sociology: Canadian Perspectives - Softcover

9780195440317: Questioning Sociology: Canadian Perspectives

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195440315 ISBN 13: 9780195440317

Publisher: OUP Canada, 2012

The second edition of Questioning Sociology: Canadian Perspectives offers a collection of twenty-three readings that encourage students to challenge commonplace assumptions and to reflect critically on the social world they inhabit. Contributed by prominent Canadian scholars, these readings explore provocative sociological questions and are designed to lead students into debates about key social and theoretical topics. Also covering a number of important Canadian issues, including sovereignty for Quebec and Indigenous peoples, maritime economic transition, and immigration and citizenship, this text prompts students to engage thoughtfully with issues that are relevant to their lives. In doing so, it encourages readers to develop a critical 'sociological imagination'.

This edition features new chapters on family, mental illness, the environment, women in prison, media, and 'deserted questions' in sociology. Covering a range of important sociological topics and offering highly accessible pedagogy, this text is ideal for students who are new to the study of sociology.

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About the Author:

George C. Pavlich is a professor of law and sociology at the University of Alberta, currently serving as associate vice-president of research. George has written several books, including, Sociology for the Asking: An Introduction to Sociology for New Zealand, (OUP Australia 2003), Questioning Sociology: Canadian Perspectives, (OUP 2007), and Law and Society Redefined, (OUP 2011). Myra J. Hird is a professor of sociology at Queen's University. She is currently the graduate studies coordinator. Myra has written several books, including Sociology for the Asking: An Introduction to Sociology for New Zealand, (OUP Australia 2003), Questioning Sociology: Canadian Perspectives, (OUP 2007), and Sociology of Science: A Critical Canadian Introduction, (OUP 2012).

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