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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... Marijuana Use 170 Learning to Smoke 170 Learning to Perceive the Effects 171 Learning to Enjoy the Effects 172 The Societal Reaction Perspective : Labeling Theory 174 The Functions of Deviance : Maintenance of the Staus Quo and Social ...
... Marijuana Use 170 Learning to Smoke 170 Learning to Perceive the Effects 171 Learning to Enjoy the Effects 172 The Societal Reaction Perspective : Labeling Theory 174 The Functions of Deviance : Maintenance of the Staus Quo and Social ...
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... marijuana was a social thing : " I was smoking it like I did an ordinary cigarette . He said , ' no , don't do it like that . ' He said , ' suck it , you know , draw in and hold it in your lungs till you ... for a period of time . ' I ...
... marijuana was a social thing : " I was smoking it like I did an ordinary cigarette . He said , ' no , don't do it like that . ' He said , ' suck it , you know , draw in and hold it in your lungs till you ... for a period of time . ' I ...
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... marijuana because there was no point to doing so . Thus , without social support , most people would not get beyond their first attempt . Generally , however , novice users said they had faith that eventually they would feel some real ...
... marijuana because there was no point to doing so . Thus , without social support , most people would not get beyond their first attempt . Generally , however , novice users said they had faith that eventually they would feel some real ...
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 |