Introducing Sociology Using the Stuff of Everyday Life

This new edition is thoroughly revised and updated, incorporating the latest research around material sociology, culture, and object oriented studies. New teaching materials and illustrations are included.

Josée Johnston is Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto. She is co-author of Happy Meat: The Sadness and Joy of a Paradoxical Idea and Food and Femininity.
Kate Cairns is a feminist sociologist of childhood and youth. She is co-author of Food and Femininity.
Shyon Baumann is Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto. He is co-author of Foodies: Democracy and Distinction in the Gourmet Foodscape, second edition and Happy Meat: The Sadness and Joy of a Paradoxical Idea.