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... function . When all the parts of society fulfill their functions , society is in a " normal " state . If they do not fulfill their functions , society is in an " abnormal " or " pathological " state . To understand society , then ...
... function . When all the parts of society fulfill their functions , society is in a " normal " state . If they do not fulfill their functions , society is in an " abnormal " or " pathological " state . To understand society , then ...
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... functions have changed , it may be useful to take a glimpse of family life in the 1800s . When Phil became sick , he was nursed by Ann , his wife . She cooked for him , fed him , changed the bed linen , bathed him , read to him from the ...
... functions have changed , it may be useful to take a glimpse of family life in the 1800s . When Phil became sick , he was nursed by Ann , his wife . She cooked for him , fed him , changed the bed linen , bathed him , read to him from the ...
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... functions . The positive consequences they did not intend are called latent functions . Let's look at the functions of education . Teaching Knowledge and Skills Education's most obvious manifest function is to teach knowledge and skills ...
... functions . The positive consequences they did not intend are called latent functions . Let's look at the functions of education . Teaching Knowledge and Skills Education's most obvious manifest function is to teach knowledge and skills ...
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Social Structure and Social Interaction | 4 |
An Updated Version | 7 |
Values in Sociological Research | 14 |
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