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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... sort of solidarity mechanical because people in the community func- tioned together as a simple machine . Life in modern society is very different , Durkheim said . Peo- ple's labor is more specialized , and their interests are thus dif ...
... sort of solidarity mechanical because people in the community func- tioned together as a simple machine . Life in modern society is very different , Durkheim said . Peo- ple's labor is more specialized , and their interests are thus dif ...
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... sort of existence in modern society , said Weber . In the modern world individuals more frequently do things to ... sort of art collector , the nonra- tional , noncalculating kind , might acquire a painting because it evokes a feeling of ...
... sort of existence in modern society , said Weber . In the modern world individuals more frequently do things to ... sort of art collector , the nonra- tional , noncalculating kind , might acquire a painting because it evokes a feeling of ...
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... sort of reasoning allowed many European settlers ( and their descendants ) to be- lieve that they were as justified in killing Native Americans as they were in killing any dangerous animal . In my own experience , many people who live ...
... sort of reasoning allowed many European settlers ( and their descendants ) to be- lieve that they were as justified in killing Native Americans as they were in killing any dangerous animal . In my own experience , many people who live ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye 27 | 3 |
The Vocabulary of Science | 52 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |