Thinking Sociologically Author:Zygmunt Bauman, Tim May In this lucid, stimulating, and original textbook Zygmunt Bauman addresses the problem of thinking sociologically. Through an examination of the underlying assumptions and tacit expectations which structure our view of the world around us Bauman elucidates key concepts in sociology, from individualism and community to privilege and deprivation. ... more » While charting a course through sociology's main concerns, Bauman also offers the reader a succession of exemplary instances of thinking sociologically - by thinking about sociology itself. Students, professional sociologists, and the general reader interested in the dynamics of sociological thought will enjoy this book.« less