This carefully edited companion anthology provides provocative, eye-opening examples of the practice of sociology in a well-edited, well-designed, and affordable format. It includes short articles, chapters, and excerpts that examine common everyday experiences, important social issues, or distinct historical events that illustrate the relationship between the individual and society.The new edition will provide more detail regarding the theory and//or history related to each issue presented. The revision will also include more coverage of global issues and world religions.