This edited collection calls for renewed attention to the concept of the sociological imagination, allowing social scientists to link private issues to public troubles. Inspired by the eminent Glasgow-based sociologist, John Eldridge, it re-engages with the concept and shows how it can be applied to analyzing society today.

John Eldridge, University of Glasgow, UKHuw Beynon, Cardiff University, UKHoward Davis, Bangor University, UKMatt Dawson, University of Glasgow, UKTony Elger, University of Warwick, UKBridget Fowler, University of Glasgow, UKJohn Holmwood, University of Nottingham, UKJohn MacInnes, University of Edinburgh, UKDavid Miller, University of Bath, UKGreg Philo, University of Glasgow, UKAndrew Smith, University of Glasgow, UKTim Strangleman, University of Kent, UKGiuliana Tiripelli, University of Glasgow, UKKevin Williams, Swansea University, UKBrian Winston, University of Lincoln, UK