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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... crime as a personal trouble involves the circumstances and problems of the people who are directly touched by the crime . For example , Joe Student was arrested for breaking and entering . Why on earth did Joe do such a thing ( seeking ...
... crime as a personal trouble involves the circumstances and problems of the people who are directly touched by the crime . For example , Joe Student was arrested for breaking and entering . Why on earth did Joe do such a thing ( seeking ...
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... Crime Victim's Race and Genderb Violent Murder Theft White males 35 9 73 White females 20 3 64 Nonwhite males 49 51 71 Nonwhite females 32 11 56 All Violent Victim's Age Crime Theft 12-15 16-19 523 57 112 72 121 20-24 59 123 25-34 35 82 ...
... Crime Victim's Race and Genderb Violent Murder Theft White males 35 9 73 White females 20 3 64 Nonwhite males 49 51 71 Nonwhite females 32 11 56 All Violent Victim's Age Crime Theft 12-15 16-19 523 57 112 72 121 20-24 59 123 25-34 35 82 ...
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... crime . It might help to re - array the data this way : STOP & PEVIEW Violent Murder Theft Nonwhite males 49 51 71 White males 35 9 73 Nonwhite females 32 11 56 White females 20 3 64 b . False - overall , whites are not more likely to ...
... crime . It might help to re - array the data this way : STOP & PEVIEW Violent Murder Theft Nonwhite males 49 51 71 White males 35 9 73 Nonwhite females 32 11 56 White females 20 3 64 b . False - overall , whites are not more likely to ...
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 |