Global sociology

Global Sociology is the authority on global issues in contemporary society, introducing key sociological topics, themes and debates from a consistently global point of view. Deep connections are made between the 'everyday' and globalization processes, with focus on how individuals perceive, react to or cope with incoming global forces and incorporate them into their private worlds. Global Sociology: a) offers strong coverage of contemporary topics, such as intimacy, financial sociology and the environment, b) takes an unbiased approach which encourages critical thinking, optimism, and social consciousness, and c) provides an explicitly sociological focus alongside political, cultural, economic and anthropological perspectives, highlighting how concepts from these disciplines interact.

Introduction ---- PART I: INTERPRETATIONS . 1. The Making of Global Sociology --- 2. Thinking Globally --- 3. Modernity and the Evolution of World Society --- 4. Work, Production and Finance --- 5. Political Sociology: Changing Nation States ---- PART II: DIVISIONS. 6. Global Inequalities: The Victims --- 7. Class, Income and Wealth --- 8. Gender and Sexualities --- 9. Race, Ethnicity and Intersectionality --- 10. Corporate Power and Social Responsibility --- 11. Crime, Terrorism and Violence ---- PART III: EXPERIENCES. 12. Population and Migration --- 13. Globalization, Families and Social Change --- 14. Consuming Culture --- 15. Lifestyle and Leisure --- 16. Media and the Digital Age --- 17. Global Religions --- 18. Urban Life ---- PART IV: DYNAMICS AND CHALLENGES. 19. Global Civil Society and Political Activism --- 20. Towards an Environmentally Safe World --- 21. Identities and Belonging --- 22. Conclusion: Global Uncertainties and Ways Forward.