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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... Durkheim . The Origins of Modern Sociology in France : Émile Durkheim Like many of his contemporaries , Émile Durkheim " was alarmed by the chaos he saw in society . It was important , Durkheim said , to study society and social ...
... Durkheim . The Origins of Modern Sociology in France : Émile Durkheim Like many of his contemporaries , Émile Durkheim " was alarmed by the chaos he saw in society . It was important , Durkheim said , to study society and social ...
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... Durkheim suggested , with a very simple division of labor , people's work would be alike , and so would the people . This likeness was important , Durkheim claimed , because it was what held people in premodern societies together ...
... Durkheim suggested , with a very simple division of labor , people's work would be alike , and so would the people . This likeness was important , Durkheim claimed , because it was what held people in premodern societies together ...
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... Durkheim , no one had really thought that social phenomena existed . Sure , the word social was used , but it meant little more than a group of individuals . Throughout his life Durkheim continued to explore the social . He claimed that ...
... Durkheim , no one had really thought that social phenomena existed . Sure , the word social was used , but it meant little more than a group of individuals . Throughout his life Durkheim continued to explore the social . He claimed that ...
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 |