The new Handbook of Sociology provides a systematic overview of the state of research and current discussions in the field. Internationally renowned sociologists report on the historical foundations, methodological tools, and fundamental conceptual frameworks. Theoretical positions are explored alongside classical areas of investigation and the current challenges of societal analysis. The volume thoroughly illuminates the diversity of sociological thought, while also highlighting existing commonalities and affinities between (allegedly) different categories, camps, and paradigms. The handbook thus offers a good insight into sociological work and knowledge, without obscuring the existing differences, controversies, and disagreements.