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This updated edition contains a selection of chapters based on the original text. Sociology: A South African Introduction. It Includes chapters on sociological theory, socialization and Identity, religion, family, crime and deviance, culture, race, gender, work, politics and governance and the economy. The chapter on poverty and inequality has been extended and split Into two chapters: Social inequality and poverty.

Sociology: A concise South African Introduction addresses key issues, topics and debates in sociology today, and uses contemporary and current South African case studies to make the material relevant and meaningful to students. Chapter introductions serve as a narrative linking and providing cross-references to material covered in other chapters, where appropriate. Written with first-year students in mind, the language is accessible and easy to understand and the carefully developed pedagogical features in each chapter serve to support students'learning. Additional references at the end of each chapter include journal articles, books and websites. The glossary in the textbook is also available on a mobile-friendly web page. Support material for prescribing lecturers includes multiple-choice questions, sample short paragraph questions and essays with memoranda.

Sociology: a South African Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociological theories and themes commonly taught in first year and undergraduate courses. Each chapter addresses key issues, topics and debates in sociology today, and uses contemporary and relevant South African case studies to make the material relevant and meaningful to students. Introductions to each chapter serve as a narrative linking the chapters, and providing cross-references where appropriate.