Decode today’s turbulent world through incisive media analysis. This essential guide critically examines contemporary social problems, from environmental crises and global health to terrorism and technology’s impact. It bridges key sociological concepts, including stratification and the sociological imagination, with real-world media examples. Essential reading for university students and academics in sociology, media studies, and social sciences across India, it equips you with the intellectual tools to understand complex 21st-century challenges sociologically and personally. Discover impactful insights into current global issues.