The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology
Using a conceptual organizing framework, THE PRACTICAL SKEPTIC: CORE CONCEPTS IN SOCIOLOGY, 2nd Edition, is a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Written in a lively, conversational style, McIntyre uses numerous pedagogical features to help students grasp key sociological concepts.
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To support his argument, Heisenberg demonstrated that "it is impossible to
measure, predict, or know both the position and momentum simultaneously of a
particle, with unlimited precision in both quantities." (For example, to measure a ...
As Weber defined it, power "is the probability that one actor within a social
relationship will be in a position to carry out his own will despite resistance." Thus
, according to Weber, power is the ability to impose one's will or to get one's way
According to Marx, who occupies the higher class position- Mary Beth or
Elizabeth? Why? b. What would Weber say about who occupies the higher class
position? Why? c. Suppose the stock market crashes, times are really tough ...
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I've always wanted to use this book to teach Introductroy Sociology. It is more clever, more interesting than the typical introductory textbook. The Teacher's guide is a set of out-of-the-ordinary exercises, rather than the usual lecture outlines and sample exam questions. Read full review