Peter Berger, Invitation to Sociology
This classic work explains the history and traditions of sociology and encourages the use of scientific methods within the discipline.

Peter Berger, The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge
Here, Berger advances the field of the sociology of knowledge. He examines the ways that propaganda, science, art, and false consciousness shape what we perceive as the truth.

Charlotte Gattone, The Social Scientist as Public Intellectual: Critical Reflections in a Changing World
Gattone draws upon the work of contemporary and classical social theorists to argue that social scientists should feel free to act in accordance with or free from the constraints of other social institutions.

C. Wright Mills, The Sociological Imagination
In this classic piece, Mills explains how he feels that sociology should be approached. He argues that we should examine the social, personal, and historical aspects of people's lived experiences.

Evitatar Zerubavel, Social Mindscapes: An Introduction to Cognitive Society
In this book, Zerubavel attempts to bridge the gap between sociology and cognitive science, arguing that knowledge of cognition plays a crucial role in understanding social relations.