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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... society . In his first book , The Division of Labor in Society , published in 1893 , Durkheim explored the sources of order and stability in the modern world . Based on his research , Durkheim argued that even a society filled with ...
... society . In his first book , The Division of Labor in Society , published in 1893 , Durkheim explored the sources of order and stability in the modern world . Based on his research , Durkheim argued that even a society filled with ...
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... society . 2. Society is an entity or whole that is made up of many integrated parts . Because all the parts are integrated , or tied together , when one part of society changes , other parts will change in response . For example , if ...
... society . 2. Society is an entity or whole that is made up of many integrated parts . Because all the parts are integrated , or tied together , when one part of society changes , other parts will change in response . For example , if ...
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... society , because institutions start with society . Society came into the English language from socius - the Latin word for fellowship or companion . The term society has a variety of uses in everyday language — sometimes people refer ...
... society , because institutions start with society . Society came into the English language from socius - the Latin word for fellowship or companion . The term society has a variety of uses in everyday language — sometimes people refer ...
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 |