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SOCIOLOGISTS TALES

Contemporary narratives on
sociological thought and practice

Edited by
Katherine Twamley
Mark Doidge
Andrea Scott

First published in Great Britain in 2015 by

Policy Press University of Bristol 1-9 Old Park Hill Bristol BS2 8BB UK Tel +44 (0)117 954 5940 e-mail

North American office: Policy Press c/o The University of Chicago Press 1427 East 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637, USA t: +1 773 702 7700 f: +1 773-702-9756 e:

British Sociological Association 2015

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ISBN 9781447318705 ePub

ISBN 9781447318712 Kindle

The right of Katherine Twamley, Mark Doidge and Andrea Scott to be identified as editors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

The British Sociological Association (www.britsoc.co.uk) is a professional membership association for sociologists in the UK. Founded in 1951, it is a registered charity and also a company limited by guarantee. Registered charity number: 1080235. Company number: 3890729. Registered in England and Wales.

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The statements and opinions contained within this publication are solely those of the contributors and editors and not of the University of Bristol, Policy Press or British Sociological Association. The University of Bristol, Policy Press and British Sociological Association disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any material published in this publication.

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Front cover image kindly supplied by Gareth Humpage (www.garethhumpagephotography.co.uk)

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Contents

Foreword
Judith Mudd, Chief Executive, British Sociological Association

Introduction
Mark Doidge, Katherine Twamley and Andrea Scott

The sociologist as voyeur Liza Schuster

Why sociology? Mark Featherstone

Sociology as a science/technology of freedom Zygmunt Bauman

Why sociology matters Anthony Giddens

Passion, curiosity and integrity Beverley Skeggs

Sociology as democratic knowledge John Holmwood

Pushing at the boundaries of the discipline: politics, personal life and the psychosocial Sasha Roseneil in conversation with Katherine Twamley

Growing up as a sociologist in rural Shropshire John D Brewer

On the right-of-way Judith Burnett

Living sociology Les Back in conversation with Katherine Twamley

Sociology for some, someones sociology Yvette Taylor

Imagining social science Ann Oakley

From accidental to ambitious sociology Linsey McGoey

Sociographer by design? Boundary crossings and interdisciplinarity Yvonne Robinson

I am a sociologist; but what exactly is a sociologist and how do you become one? Claire Maxwell

Sociology: from committing to being? Paul Hodkinson

Drift, opportunity, and commitment: the shaping of a professional career John Scott

A passion for empirical sociology Eileen Green

Me, myself and sociology Gayle Letherby

Turning to the psychosocial: drawing on sociology to address societal issues Ann Phoenix

A long haul Berry Mayall

Putting sociology to work in the NHS Jocelyn Cornwell in conversation with Mark Doidge

Clinging to the precipice: travails of a contract researcher in sociology Mel Bartley

The pursuit of a sociological career overseas and the navigation of an outsider perspective Lara Killick

Tales from the field: applied policy research and the sociological imagination Carol McNaughton Nicholls

What sociology means to me: exploring, imagining and challenging Kate Woodthorpe

Social science which engages with the real world Anthony Heath in conversation with Andrea Scott

A sporting chance? Notes on an ongoing career in the sociology of sport Richard Giulianotti

Sociology: involvement and detachment Robert Mears

A career spent orbiting sociology Eric Harrison

Researching childrens lives: on becoming and being a sociologist in education Daniela Sime

Following my star Jeffrey Weeks in conversation with Andrea Scott

The epoch of belief the epoch of incredulity Howard Wollman

Acknowledgements

The editors wish to thank the British Sociological Association, in particular Alison Danforth, and the staff at Policy Press for their support in bringing this book together.

Foreword

Judith Mudd, Chief Executive, British Sociological Association

At the British Sociological Association, we often ask ourselves How do we explain the fascination of sociology?, How do sociologists learn their trade? and How do we support and nurture our successors? Sociologists Tales provides answers to all of these questions. Full of compelling descriptions of sociology, inspirational examples of sociological research and candid insights into the lives of sociologists, it is an invaluable resource. In it, the contributors tell us how they came to sociology, revealing often riveting twists and turns in their journeys, highlighting what made a difference to their career trajectories and offering sound advice for newcomers including sign-posting to other helpful resources.

I have worked with many talented, enthusiastic, generous people across the sociological journey but I am struck by the willingness, openness and generosity of all of the authors who contributed to this book. The foresight and tenacity of the editors in suggesting and bringing this work to fruition is remarkable. In producing the book they have made a significant and positive contribution to the knowledge, development and understanding of sociology, and a chapter has been written in their own sociological tales.

This book is a fascinating read for sociologists old and new, and is mentoring in your pocket for anyone setting out on their sociological apprenticeship.

Introduction

Mark Doidge, Katherine Twamley and Andrea Scott

Making the familiar strange and the strange familiar. (C Wright Mills)

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