<b>Widely acclaimed insight on the human condition, updated to view modern issues through a sociological lens</b><br/><br/>Now in its third edition, <i>Thinking Sociologically</i> continues to offer a stimulating exploration of the underlying assumptions and tacit expectations which structure our view of the world. This best-seller has been translated into 12 languages to bring key sociological concepts to students and general readers around the globe. The authors review recent developments in society and examine the applicability of sociology to everyday life. <br/><br/>The world has changed a great deal since the second edition¿s publication. Issues of climate change, sustainability, inequality, social justice, inclusion and the role of social media have risen to prominence, and we are collectively challenging our ways of thinking about intimacy, community, consumption, ethics, social identity, and more. This new third edition has been revised to reflect these and other transform