The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in SociologyThe Practical Skeptic is a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Lisa McIntyre's straightforward, lively, even humorous style and her emphasis on critical thinking make this an engaging and user-friendly text for students of all levels. Through this conversational style students are able to grasp key sociological concepts and learn the essential lesson that there is much that goes on in the social world that escapes the sociologically untrained eye. |
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... human , as reflecting true " human nature " Toward Outsiders See outsiders as contemptible , immoral , and inferior See outsiders ' values as false ( where they differ from own group's values ) See outsiders ' customs as suspicious ...
... human , as reflecting true " human nature " Toward Outsiders See outsiders as contemptible , immoral , and inferior See outsiders ' values as false ( where they differ from own group's values ) See outsiders ' customs as suspicious ...
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... human life as an important value , but many disagree with respect to their beliefs about who qualifies as a human being . How It Adds Up Having separated out the different elements of culture , it is time to reexamine that definition of ...
... human life as an important value , but many disagree with respect to their beliefs about who qualifies as a human being . How It Adds Up Having separated out the different elements of culture , it is time to reexamine that definition of ...
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... human interaction . When she was rescued at the age of 61⁄2 , she responded to people as a wild animal might . But within a couple of years , Isabelle had managed to catch up with members of her age group ( Davis 1940 ) . Why did ...
... human interaction . When she was rescued at the age of 61⁄2 , she responded to people as a wild animal might . But within a couple of years , Isabelle had managed to catch up with members of her age group ( Davis 1940 ) . Why did ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 29 |
Nail Down That Distinction Between Manifest | 37 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |