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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... race and eth- nicity in modern society . According to Du Bois , it was not enough to focus on economic differences in society - racial differences were even more important . Convinced that once the injustice of the race system in the ...
... race and eth- nicity in modern society . According to Du Bois , it was not enough to focus on economic differences in society - racial differences were even more important . Convinced that once the injustice of the race system in the ...
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... racial differences ( instead he stressed the essential unity of humankind ) , many of the scientists who followed him invested the concept of race with great meaning . In the nineteenth century , in fact , many scientists adhered to ...
... racial differences ( instead he stressed the essential unity of humankind ) , many of the scientists who followed him invested the concept of race with great meaning . In the nineteenth century , in fact , many scientists adhered to ...
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... race . In the days when segregation was legal and intermarriage forbidden , it was quite important to know who belonged to which race . But one's race could vary from state to state . Who , for example , was black ? In Kentucky , anyone ...
... race . In the days when segregation was legal and intermarriage forbidden , it was quite important to know who belonged to which race . But one's race could vary from state to state . Who , for example , was black ? In Kentucky , anyone ...
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 |