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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... look through his telescope to see the truth for themselves . Some of the judges did look but , stuffed full of Church doctrine , failed or refused to see . In fact , Galileo's crime ( if we must call it that ) was to question the ...
... look through his telescope to see the truth for themselves . Some of the judges did look but , stuffed full of Church doctrine , failed or refused to see . In fact , Galileo's crime ( if we must call it that ) was to question the ...
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... look better . It would be better to look at lists of publications and count for yourself . Or you could ask professors for copies of their résumés ( called curriculum vitae in academia ) . Generally , professors are pretty diligent ...
... look better . It would be better to look at lists of publications and count for yourself . Or you could ask professors for copies of their résumés ( called curriculum vitae in academia ) . Generally , professors are pretty diligent ...
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... look . But it can be seen ! Consider the following examples . As you drive through town , you will notice ( if you look ) that most people have solved the problem of shelter in the same basic ways . The houses and apartment buildings ...
... look . But it can be seen ! Consider the following examples . As you drive through town , you will notice ( if you look ) that most people have solved the problem of shelter in the same basic ways . The houses and apartment buildings ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 29 |
Nail Down That Distinction Between Manifest | 37 |
Copyright | |
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References to this book
Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |