Second Thoughts: Seeing Conventional Wisdom Through the Sociological Eye

by Janet M. Ruane, Karen A. Cerulo

The Third Edition of Second Seeing Conventional Wisdom Through the Sociological Eye addresses the disparities that exist between conventional wisdom and social life. Through twenty-two essays, authors Janet M. Ruane and Karen A. Cerulo examine popular conceptions of important social subjects that we may accept as commonly held beliefs. This book illuminates how reviewing conventional wisdom with a sociological eye can lead to a more insightful understanding of social life.

328 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 1999