Sociology Through Emotions

Offering an accessible and intriguing look at emotions in society, Sociology Through Emotions collects together contemporary qualitative research that illuminates many of sociologys central concepts and topics, from culture, socialization, and inequality to the family, crime, healthcare, religion, and social movements. This book appeals to instructors who want to highlight the social factors that shape emotions as well as the impact of emotions on social life, and is an attractive supplement for courses on introduction to sociology, self and society, social psychology, and others focused on interaction, culture, and meaning making.