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4lbxrtoii's review
3.0
one thing i'll take from this book out of the repetitiveness of hearing it in my daily life is [
maliaode's review against another edition
4.0
I felt the most connected to the appendix of this text — weird feeling but still happy about its value. As for the main text, I felt a little disconnected and confused at times. Part of this was likely due to listening to the audiobook (at a higher speed, of course lol) and a disconnect from the historical/sociological context. Upon reading a synopsis after finishing, I realized that I understood the text fine but was expecting a deeper through-line that wasn’t really present. Thinking I had missed that imperative, I had a sense of unease that I wasn’t grasping the big picture as I digested. In reality, the main thrust is a concept I already hold fundamentally; the importance of the sociological imagination, aka the ability to think outside our individual selves and connect to communities around us, thinking more deeply and less short-sightedly (narrowly). The appendix was really what I loved, however. It gave great advice (that I strive to follow eventually lol) to create an informal portfolio of notes and ideas from engagement in the field. I’d like to apply that but will need to dedicate myself to the task since it takes an added layer of energy and commitment. I know it would be highly valuable and useful to reference for future work though.
methemuppet's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
A clear manifesto of what sociology should be. Partly outdated, partly (and sadly) still very relevant today, and above all a great introduction to the field of sociology.
alternbruno's review against another edition
5.0
Pocos libros son tan retadores intelectualmente como este. Escrito en prosa clara y directa, Wright Mils propone a la imaginación sociológica como la facultad redentora del quehacer del científico social.
corbad's review
2.0
Until the final words of the appendix, this is a reactionary textbook with little relevance to those who are not studying or meaning to study sociology. Not being a student of the discipline, it was uninteresting and long-winded, but I also can’t weigh in on its relevance to the subject (which, if the afterword has anything to say, is great). Simply not my cup of tea.
maisah's review
informative
slow-paced
2.0
Had multiple breakdowns through this book. Wladimir I had legit tears in my eyes. Unless you're doing Sociology or you need if for an academic reason why the fuck would you read this. A horrible horrific book that just goes around and around in circles reinstating the same point about the importance humanity and empathy and the uselessness of numbers and published research. Hated it with all my being but it got me a A* so