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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... values in conflict . For example , in what ways might the values of achievement and success conflict with the value of equality ? How about democracy and freedom ? Ideology The concept of ideology generally refers to knowledge that 100 ...
... values in conflict . For example , in what ways might the values of achievement and success conflict with the value of equality ? How about democracy and freedom ? Ideology The concept of ideology generally refers to knowledge that 100 ...
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... values sometimes creates problems of con- flict . The values themselves might not necessarily conflict , but the real - world implications might . A group of people might accept the same values in principle but find that they cannot ...
... values sometimes creates problems of con- flict . The values themselves might not necessarily conflict , but the real - world implications might . A group of people might accept the same values in principle but find that they cannot ...
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... values . But beliefs and values are different , too . Most people in society regard the preservation of human life as an important value , but many dis- agree with respect to their beliefs about who qualifies as a human being . How It ...
... values . But beliefs and values are different , too . Most people in society regard the preservation of human life as an important value , but many dis- agree with respect to their beliefs about who qualifies as a human being . How It ...
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 |