Riddles of Human Society

Name: Riddles of Human Society
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ISBN: 9780761985624

ISBN-10: 076198562X

ISBN-13: 9780761985624

Edition: 1999

Authors: Conrad L. Kanagy, Donald B. Kraybill

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Why are all U.S. Presidents white men? Why does technology enchant us? Why do some people commit suicide? Why are sports so important to Americans? How will the Internet change society? Why do people do good? This very teachable and short new introductory text explores these and other riddles to stir students sociological curiosity and promote active learning as the sure path toward mastering the fundamentals of the discipline. "Once again, Pine Forge Press has done us Intro teachers a great service with The Riddles of Human Society. The authors have produced a remarkable text, designing it from the point of view of how students actually acquire sociological tools and imagination when…

Book details

Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/27/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Introduction



Introduction to Social Riddles


The Exploration of Social Riddles



Sociological Thinking


The Perspectives of Sociology


The Concepts of Sociology


The Methods of Sociology



Foundational Concepts in Sociology


Culture


The Software of Social Life


Structure


The Architecture of Social Life


Ritual


The Drama of Social Life



Case Studies of Social Riddles


Micro Riddles


Macro Riddles



The Grand Riddle


The Riddle of Human Freedom


A Guide for Exploring Social Riddles


Guidelines for a Socioautobiography


Socioautobiography Samples