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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... called the Law of Three Stages . In the first stage , which Comte called the the- ological stage , religious leaders were the major sources of knowl- edge and intellectual authority . In the second stage , which Comte called the ...
... called the Law of Three Stages . In the first stage , which Comte called the the- ological stage , religious leaders were the major sources of knowl- edge and intellectual authority . In the second stage , which Comte called the ...
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... called a collective conscience . Durkheim called this sort of solidarity mechanical because people in the community func- tioned together as a simple machine . Life in modern society is very different , Durkheim said . Peo- ple's labor ...
... called a collective conscience . Durkheim called this sort of solidarity mechanical because people in the community func- tioned together as a simple machine . Life in modern society is very different , Durkheim said . Peo- ple's labor ...
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... called a cause ; when a variable is influenced by another thing , it is called an effect . So , Variables that influence or affect other things = causes Variables that are influenced or affected by other things = effects With this new ...
... called a cause ; when a variable is influenced by another thing , it is called an effect . So , Variables that influence or affect other things = causes Variables that are influenced or affected by other things = effects With this new ...
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 |