Cultural Sociology An Introduction [Hardcover]

Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology. 

• A timely introductory overview to this increasingly significant field which provides invaluable summaries of key studies and approaches within cultural sociology
• Clearly written and designed, with accessible summaries of thematic topics, covering race, class, politics, religion, media, fashion, and music
• International experts contribute chapters in their field of research, including a chapter by David Chaney, a founder of cultural sociology
• Offers a unified set of theoretical and methodological tools for those wishing to apply a cultural sociological approach in their work

Notes on Authors vii

Preface ix

Glossary of Terms xiii

Part I: Theory and Method

1 Starting toWrite a History of the Present Day: Culture and Sociology 3
David Chaney

2 Defining Cultural Sociology 19

3 Methodological Issues in Cultural Sociology 31

Part II: New Cultural Identities

4 Class, Culture and Social Difference 47

5 Gender and Sexuality 63

6 Racism, ‘Race’ and Difference 77

7 Bodies and Identities 91

Part III: Fragmented Ideology