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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... problem solving . Many of the most serious problems experienced by individuals , such as unemployment , have social causes , so it is futile to try to remedy or fix them at the individual level . When , in a city of 100,000 , only one ...
... problem solving . Many of the most serious problems experienced by individuals , such as unemployment , have social causes , so it is futile to try to remedy or fix them at the individual level . When , in a city of 100,000 , only one ...
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... problems that must be solved , such as pro- viding shelter , food , and clothing . Once a particular problem has been solved in a satisfactory way , people tend to stick with that solution . And their children repeat these solutions ...
... problems that must be solved , such as pro- viding shelter , food , and clothing . Once a particular problem has been solved in a satisfactory way , people tend to stick with that solution . And their children repeat these solutions ...
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... Problems Identified and Resolved in All Known Cultures Beliefs about death Bodily adornment Calendar ( Murdock 1945 ) Numerals Personal names Population policy Cleanliness training Cooking Cosmology Courtship Dance Decorative art ...
... Problems Identified and Resolved in All Known Cultures Beliefs about death Bodily adornment Calendar ( Murdock 1945 ) Numerals Personal names Population policy Cleanliness training Cooking Cosmology Courtship Dance Decorative art ...
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 |