Overview
The Contexts Reader collects over sixty of the best articles from the award-winning magazine Contexts in one affordable anthology. Recognized by The Library Journal as one of the "Top 10 Best New Magazines of 2002," Contexts magazine is highly regarded for its synthesis of the diverse work of well-known sociologists into essays aimed at a general audience.
The Contexts Reader reproduces 67 complete articles from the magazine, features over 50 of the photos from the original essays, and includes new study questions at the end of every reading.
Highlights
The Context Reader features articles that are as accessible as a popular paperback, but as brief as a journal article.
Designed for readers who are not trained as sociologists but are intrigued by current social events and policy or are captivated by fresh perspectives on society, Contexts magazine features articles on topics ranging from religion and discrimination to pop culture and foreign crises. Prominent sociologists contribute articles that synthesize their cutting-edge research into brief essays that are accessible and free of specialized language. The work collected in The Context Reader challenges outdated ideas, provokes creative thinking, and stimulates lively debate.
New Study Questions for every reading.
In addition to the original head notes and suggested readings, The Contexts Reader also features three to four questions accompanying each essay, varying from basic reading comprehension questions to more involved, reflective assignments.
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Praise for The Contexts Reader
- "The Contexts Reader brings 'the sociological imagination' alive, whether it be gaining insights into human sexuality or video games, neighborhood segregation or global issues."
—Richard T. Schaefer, DePaul University - "Contexts strikes a middle ground between a textbook, which regurgitates interesting subject matter in often boring ways (pablum!), and original texts (too long and daunting many times)."
—Kathryn Edin, University of Pennsylvania - "Simply put, it's the reader we've been looking for—smart, engaging, and consummately utilitarian, with contributions by scholars of genuine distinction addressing an impressive range of issues and topics."
—Brian Powell, Indiana University