Sociology"This comprehensive introduction to sociology, known for its captivating writing, cross-cultural examples, and careful applications of theory, has long been a classroom favorite for both students and professors. Centered on the unifying theme of the U.S. as an emerging postindustrial society, it provides a framework for exploring family life, religion, sexuality, gender roles, deviance, religion, and the economy. The sociology of art-as a recurring subtheme-is woven into the text and emphasized through numerous paintings and photographs. Specific chapters focus on medicine, technology and the environment, and war and peace." |
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Page 59
... Values The norms of a society are ultimately an expression of its values - socially shared ideas about what is good , right , and desirable . The difference between values and norms is that values are abstract , general concepts ...
... Values The norms of a society are ultimately an expression of its values - socially shared ideas about what is good , right , and desirable . The difference between values and norms is that values are abstract , general concepts ...
Page 67
... values , beliefs , practices , and other characteristics of a culture tend to complement one another or to be integrated into a com- plex whole . If a culture is to survive , it must be integrated to a considerable extent , although in ...
... values , beliefs , practices , and other characteristics of a culture tend to complement one another or to be integrated into a com- plex whole . If a culture is to survive , it must be integrated to a considerable extent , although in ...
Page 229
... values sen- ators above garbage collectors will give higher status and rewards to senators ; one that values film stars above car- penters will give higher status and rewards to film stars ; one that values warriors more than priests ...
... values sen- ators above garbage collectors will give higher status and rewards to senators ; one that values film stars above car- penters will give higher status and rewards to film stars ; one that values warriors more than priests ...
Contents
Introduction to Sociology | 1 |
What Is Science? | 7 |
Modern Developments | 15 |
Copyright | |
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