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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... sociology and , indeed , may not even know what sociology is . Even among sociology majors , very few plan on becoming soci- ologists . Each semester , I ask my beginning students , " Why are you here ? What is it about sociology that ...
... sociology and , indeed , may not even know what sociology is . Even among sociology majors , very few plan on becoming soci- ologists . Each semester , I ask my beginning students , " Why are you here ? What is it about sociology that ...
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Lisa McIntyre. So , What Is Sociology ? Here is a technical definition of sociology : Sociology is the scientific study of interactions and relations among human beings . I hope the word scientific caught your attention . Including that ...
Lisa McIntyre. So , What Is Sociology ? Here is a technical definition of sociology : Sociology is the scientific study of interactions and relations among human beings . I hope the word scientific caught your attention . Including that ...
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... sociology class walked up to me and said , " Sociology is the work of the devil . " Then he left . I never saw that student again . But had he given me the ... sociology may threaten religious leaders , it. 49 Who's Afraid of Sociology?
... sociology class walked up to me and said , " Sociology is the work of the devil . " Then he left . I never saw that student again . But had he given me the ... sociology may threaten religious leaders , it. 49 Who's Afraid of Sociology?
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 |