Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life (14th Edition)
In the Fourteenth Edition of Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, David M. Newman shows readers how to see the “unfamiliar in the familiar,” encouraging a step back to observe the organization and predictability within take-for-granted personal experiences. With an approachable writing style and engaging anecdotes, the text is designed to read like a narrative, fulfilling Newman’s goal of creating a book that is as compelling as it is educational.
Drawing on the tradition of social constructionism, Newman uses the metaphors of “architecture” and “construction” to illustrate that society is not an independent entity existing “out there,” but a human creation that is planned, maintained, and altered by individuals. This edition provides a streamlined coverage across 14 chapters, focusing on the relationship between the individual and society, the construction of self, and social inequality within various social structures. Using vivid prose, current examples, and fresh data, this text presents a unique and thought-provoking overview of how our social world is built and experienced.
Book Metadata:
- Full Title: Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life
- Author: David M. Newman
- Edition: Fourteenth
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1071849557
- ISBN-13: 978-1071849552
- Publication Date: August 22, 2022