The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in SociologyUsing a conceptual organizing framework, this work provides a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Written in a conversational style, it uses numerous pedagogical features to help students grasp key sociological concepts. |
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... percent of the nation's wealth is concentrated in only 1 percent of American households . Even Britain , a nation with a history of severe eco- nomic stratification , doesn't come close ; the richest 1 percent of families there hold 18 ...
... percent of the nation's wealth is concentrated in only 1 percent of American households . Even Britain , a nation with a history of severe eco- nomic stratification , doesn't come close ; the richest 1 percent of families there hold 18 ...
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... percent annual interest , and some charged as much as 275 percent . What if you want to buy a refrigerator that costs $ 739.95 ? If you use your credit card , that refrigerator will cost you an additional 20 percent or so , or about ...
... percent annual interest , and some charged as much as 275 percent . What if you want to buy a refrigerator that costs $ 739.95 ? If you use your credit card , that refrigerator will cost you an additional 20 percent or so , or about ...
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... percent of his energy dealing with the everyday problems of the world - just the general kinds of things - then he has fifty percent more to do creative kinds of things that he wants to do . Now that's a white person .... A black person ...
... percent of his energy dealing with the everyday problems of the world - just the general kinds of things - then he has fifty percent more to do creative kinds of things that he wants to do . Now that's a white person .... A black person ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 27 |
Specialization | 35 |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |