sociology

Great Readings

This document consists of great books or articles on Sociology. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.

Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.

Theory

Name Author(s)
The Sociological Imagination C. Wright Mills
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Max Weber
Economy and Society Max Weber

Inequality and Society

Name Author(s)
Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste Pierre Bourdieu
Black Skin, White Masks Frantz Fanon
Gender Trouble Judith Butler

Classics and Modern

Name Author(s)
The Souls of Black Folk W.E.B. Du Bois
Masculinities R.W. Connell