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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... percent ) in the United States will describe him- or herself as a member of the middle class . So , when you ask ... percent of the people ) receives nearly half of the money that is paid out in income each year . Figure 13.2 shows that ...
... percent ) in the United States will describe him- or herself as a member of the middle class . So , when you ask ... percent of the people ) receives nearly half of the money that is paid out in income each year . Figure 13.2 shows that ...
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... percent of the nation's wealth is concentrated in only 1 percent of American households . Even Britain , a nation with a history of severe eco- nomic stratification , doesn't come close ; the richest 1 percent of families there hold 18 ...
... percent of the nation's wealth is concentrated in only 1 percent of American households . Even Britain , a nation with a history of severe eco- nomic stratification , doesn't come close ; the richest 1 percent of families there hold 18 ...
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... percent of Congress , 92 per- cent of state governors , 70 percent of tenured college faculty , almost 90 percent of TV news directors . They dominate just about everything but NOW and NAACP ; even in the NBA , most of the head coaches ...
... percent of Congress , 92 per- cent of state governors , 70 percent of tenured college faculty , almost 90 percent of TV news directors . They dominate just about everything but NOW and NAACP ; even in the NBA , most of the head coaches ...
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Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 27 |
Specialization | 35 |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |