The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in SociologyUsing a conceptual organizing framework, this work provides a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Written in a conversational style, it uses numerous pedagogical features to help students grasp key sociological concepts. |
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... modern society and propose solutions . In 1842 Comte named this field of study sociology . As Comte came on the scene , people were saying that the main problem of modern society was that people no longer knew ( or were satisfied with ) ...
... modern society and propose solutions . In 1842 Comte named this field of study sociology . As Comte came on the scene , people were saying that the main problem of modern society was that people no longer knew ( or were satisfied with ) ...
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... society in which people's livelihoods depended on their herds of sheep and their crops of vegetables . In such a ... modern society is very different , Durkheim said . Peo- ple's labor is more specialized , and their interests are thus ...
... society in which people's livelihoods depended on their herds of sheep and their crops of vegetables . In such a ... modern society is very different , Durkheim said . Peo- ple's labor is more specialized , and their interests are thus ...
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... modern society , said Weber . In the modern world individuals more frequently do things to achieve specific goals efficiently . Most of us work to live ; we don't live to work . One way of behaving , for example , might be more fun or ...
... modern society , said Weber . In the modern world individuals more frequently do things to achieve specific goals efficiently . Most of us work to live ; we don't live to work . One way of behaving , for example , might be more fun or ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 27 |
Specialization | 35 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |