ISBN:
9781412992893
Language:
English
Pages:
X, 236 S
Edition:
4. ed
DDC:
371.19
Keywords:
Service learning
;
Sociology Study and teaching (Higher)
;
USA
;
Service Learning
;
Soziologie
Description / Table of Contents:
The engaged sociologist : the sociological perspective and the connections among sociology, democracy, and civic engagementFounders and foundations of sociology : theory -- How do we know what we think we know? sociological methods -- Creating civic engagement versus creating apathy : culture -- Learning how to act in society : socialization -- Deviant behavior and social movements -- Big money doesn?t always win : stratification and social class -- What does a typical American look like today? race and ethnicity -- Sex, gender, and power -- Social institutions : family and economy -- Social institutions, continued: education, government, and religion -- The engaged sociologist in action.
Description / Table of Contents:
The engaged sociologist : the sociological perspective and the connections among sociology, democracy, and civic engagement -- Founders and foundations of sociology : theory -- How do we know what we think we know? sociological methods -- Creating civic engagement versus creating apathy : culture -- Learning how to act in society : socialization -- Deviant behavior and social movements -- Big money doesn?t always win : stratification and social class -- What does a typical American look like today? race and ethnicity -- Sex, gender, and power -- Social institutions : family and economy -- Social institutions, continued: education, government, and religion -- The engaged sociologist in action.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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