The Promise of Sociology: Classical Approaches to Contemporary Society, Second Edition

Beamish thoughtfully champions the authentic vision of sociology: freedom to explore, discover, and learn; freedom to disagree, dispute, and reject; freedom to be enabled by the rubrics and toolkit of sociology; freedom to be critical; freedom to be passionate about sociological inquiry; freedom to make the world a more equitable, safer, and better place for humanity. Such is the quest unveiled afresh in the new edition of The Promise of Sociology. Henry Allen, Wheaton College

This is sociology as it should be introduced—gripping and elucidating.

Neil Guppy, University of British Columbia

Rob Beamish has done it again! The first edition of this textbook changed the way I taught introductory sociology. In the second edition, Beamish’s respect for higher education and students shines through, making it an innovative and inspiring contribution.

Francine Tremblay, Concordia University

Challenging, unconventional, and able to convey the classical sociological imagination without sacrificing any of its nuances, The Promise of Sociology has been my favorite book to use in the introductory classroom. My students have been fascinated by it, and appreciate most of all the maturity with which the book engages their imaginations. The new edition surely won’t disappoint.

Mickey Vallee, Athabasca University