Social Prisms is a compelling discussion of the paradoxes, tensions and ambiguities which inform the study of sociology. Jodi O Brien views contemporary social issues as prisms which can be viewed from many different angles. It is this continual questioning which produces paradox. Making frequent reference to popular culture (sports, television, movies) the author examines topics which include: { nature versus nurture { community versus individualism { class and money in America { the place of family { ...
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Social Prisms is a compelling discussion of the paradoxes, tensions and ambiguities which inform the study of sociology. Jodi O Brien views contemporary social issues as prisms which can be viewed from many different angles. It is this continual questioning which produces paradox. Making frequent reference to popular culture (sports, television, movies) the author examines topics which include: { nature versus nurture { community versus individualism { class and money in America { the place of family { modernity and rationalization This lively book breathes new life into the subject. It provides the sociological tools necessary for negotiating the animated discussions that will be provoked.
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