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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... religion - was " epiphenomenal , " or secondary to and in the service of the economic realities of society . Thus , for example , Marx argued that religion was the " opium of the people " and existed only to mask the inequalities and ...
... religion - was " epiphenomenal , " or secondary to and in the service of the economic realities of society . Thus , for example , Marx argued that religion was the " opium of the people " and existed only to mask the inequalities and ...
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... religion X more correct in its beliefs and practices than religion Y ? " These are not sociological questions . Admittedly , anyone who preaches unquestioned obedience to authority will be troubled by sociology . This is well evidenced ...
... religion X more correct in its beliefs and practices than religion Y ? " These are not sociological questions . Admittedly , anyone who preaches unquestioned obedience to authority will be troubled by sociology . This is well evidenced ...
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... religion , and fulfill their dharma , or caste - based duties , will inevitably be born into a higher caste in the next life . According to the Hindu religion , human beings " do not start life with a clean slate . The soul of every ...
... religion , and fulfill their dharma , or caste - based duties , will inevitably be born into a higher caste in the next life . According to the Hindu religion , human beings " do not start life with a clean slate . The soul of every ...
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 |