Sociology A Complete Course

This essential course-in-a-book gives you everything you need to understand the numerous social forces that shape our lives – from culture and community to power and inequality.

From the fundamentals of socialization and class to gender, race, institutions, and globalization, discover a different branch of sociology across nine practical and accessible modules – written by a team of subject experts. Explore the foundational theories of the greatest thinkers in the field – from Émile Durkheim and Max Weber to bell hooks and Pierre Bourdieu – and learn how algorithms, AI, and surveillance capitalism are reshaping our understanding of the subject today.

Perfect for complete beginners, Sociology: A Complete Course untangles complex theories using clear, jargon-free explanations paired with bold infographics, biographies of influential philosophers, and summary “maps” of the key ideas in every module, and how they relate to each other. The book’s innovative, graphic approach simplifies even the most challenging ideas within the field, making them easier than ever to understand.

Whether you are studying sociology, broadening your knowledge, or simply trying to make sense of the world around you, Sociology: A Complete Course will help you see the hidden patterns behind everyday life and give you a sharper and more informed perspective on culture and society.