demonstrating the value of a sociological perspective oncontemporary Australian life.• Fully revised and updated• Includes two new chapters on religion and on terrorism• First edition published in 2006 - became an instant success in a highlycompetitive first year textbook market; one of the most widely used firstyear university sociology textbooks in Australia• Editors are well-known and respected sociology educators• Student friendly approach, with case studies, guidelines on writingsociology essays, activities• Accompanied by an extensive support websiteHow can developing a sociological gaze help us understand the way welive? Public Sociology shows that our lives are not solely determined bypersonal choices, demonstrating how a sociological gaze allows us to seethe way our private troubles are connected to public issues.Public Sociology highlights the utility and application of sociology inprofessional and community life using real-world examples from Australiaand across the globe. The first edition of Public Sociology established itselfas a highly regarded and accessible student text. This second edition hasbeen thoroughly updated to maintain a fresh approach, and reflects theever-increasing importance of technology in our lives. The authors revealhow the tools of sociological training and an empirically groundedsociological perspective are essential to understanding and engaging withcontemporary Australian society.

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