Here are some significant works in sociology that were published in the 2000s:

1. "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" by Malcolm Gladwell (2000)

   • This book explores how small changes can lead to a tipping point, creating a significant impact on society. Gladwell uses various case studies to illustrate his points.

2. "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community" by Robert D. Putnam (2000)

   • Putnam analyzes the decline of social capital in the United States and its subsequent impact on community and social structures.

3. "The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community, and Everyday Life" by Richard Florida (2002)

   • Florida examines the growing importance of creativity in the economy and how it reshapes cities and society.

4. "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond (2016)

   • Desmond's ethnographic study of eight families living in Milwaukee highlights the issues of poverty and housing in urban environments. Note that although this book was published in 2016, it’s sometimes referenced in discussions about sociological studies from the late 2000s.

5. "A Theory of Justice" by John Rawls (Revised 2001)

   • Although originally published in 1971, Rawls’s influential work continued to be pivotal throughout the decade with a revised edition in 2001. It discusses justice as fairness and political institutions.

6. "Globalization: The Human Consequences" by Zygmunt Bauman (2000)

   • Bauman explores the socio-political implications of globalization and its effects on human relations and the individual's status within society.

7. "The Second Sex" by Simone de Beauvoir (re-translated in 2009 by Constance Borde and Sheila Malovany-Chevallier)

   • With its 2009 re-translation, this foundational feminist text saw renewed attention and critical examination in the 21st-century sociology discourse.

These works have shaped sociological thought and continue to be influential in understanding both historical and contemporary social phenomena. Each of these books sheds light on different societal aspects, from community and economy to justice and globalization.