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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... suicide . To most of Durkheim's colleagues , the decision to kill oneself seemed to be the most personal and individual of deci- sions . But , said Durkheim , suicide is also a social issue . From study- ing the differences in suicide ...
... suicide . To most of Durkheim's colleagues , the decision to kill oneself seemed to be the most personal and individual of deci- sions . But , said Durkheim , suicide is also a social issue . From study- ing the differences in suicide ...
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... suicide . In many Western countries , the rate of suicide seemed to be increasing . Whereas many of his contemporaries were asking what was wrong with the people who were killing themselves , Durkheim started asking what it was about ...
... suicide . In many Western countries , the rate of suicide seemed to be increasing . Whereas many of his contemporaries were asking what was wrong with the people who were killing themselves , Durkheim started asking what it was about ...
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... suicide rates because people who lack ties to their social groups simply have less to live for ( that is , less reason not to kill themselves ) . For example , while both married and unmarried individuals may occasionally entertain suicidal ...
... suicide rates because people who lack ties to their social groups simply have less to live for ( that is , less reason not to kill themselves ) . For example , while both married and unmarried individuals may occasionally entertain suicidal ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 27 |
Specialization | 35 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |