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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... professor's teaching , research , and service work is evaluated by senior col- leagues . If the accomplishments of the probationary professor are deemed acceptable , they will grant him or her tenure . But if he or she has not lived up ...
... professor's teaching , research , and service work is evaluated by senior col- leagues . If the accomplishments of the probationary professor are deemed acceptable , they will grant him or her tenure . But if he or she has not lived up ...
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... professor is , he or she must meet certain minimal role expectations . If you were to look for the common denominator among all professors - putting their idiosyncrasies aside you would discover the role of the professor . Sociologists ...
... professor is , he or she must meet certain minimal role expectations . If you were to look for the common denominator among all professors - putting their idiosyncrasies aside you would discover the role of the professor . Sociologists ...
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... professor , as is my colleague Jim . I have heard students refer to Jim as a sociology professor but refer to me as a female sociology professor . That is a clue to the fact that in those students ' minds , my status as a female ...
... professor , as is my colleague Jim . I have heard students refer to Jim as a sociology professor but refer to me as a female sociology professor . That is a clue to the fact that in those students ' minds , my status as a female ...
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 |