Second Thoughts e-bog
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Introducing students to core sociological concepts by debunking popular misconceptions Is it true that "e;numbers don't lie?"e; Is America "e;the land of equal opportunity?"e; Is marriage a "e;dying institution?"e; Oft-repeated adages like these shape our beliefs about the society we live in. Each essay in Second Thoughts reviews a conventional wisdom familiar to bo...
E-bog
473,39 DKK
Forlag
SAGE Publications, Inc
Udgivet
6 juni 2019
Længde
400 sider
Genrer
Sociology
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781506345802
Introducing students to core sociological concepts by debunking popular misconceptions Is it true that "e;numbers don't lie?"e; Is America "e;the land of equal opportunity?"e; Is marriage a "e;dying institution?"e; Oft-repeated adages like these shape our beliefs about the society we live in. Each essay in Second Thoughts reviews a conventional wisdom familiar to both instructors and students. The authors introduce relevant sociological concepts and theories in order to explain, qualify, and sometimes debunk that conventional wisdom. This unique text encourages students to step back and sharpen their analytic focus. 23 engaging essays reveal the complexity of social reality and demonstrate the role of sociology in everyday life.