A guide to sociological thinking / Vincent Ryan Ruggiero.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruggiero, Vincent Ryan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sociology.

Critical thinking.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 140 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, [Calif.] : SAGE, c1996.

Summary:

A Guide to Sociological Thinking is designed to increase students' cognitive learning. It draws upon the insights of a number of educational initiatives - critical, creative and reflective thinking. Its objectives are to guide students to the mastery of cognitive habits and skills, to increase students' appreciation and enthusiasm for the field of sociology by presenting it not just as a collection of established facts but as a continuing search for new insights. The book will serve as an excellent supplement to introductory sociology courses.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 - The Role of Thinking in Sociology; Chapter 2 - Characteristics of Effective Thinkers; Chapter 3 - Thinking Reflectively; Chapter 4 - Thinking Creatively; Chapter 5 - Thinking Critically; Chapter 6 - Making Ethical Decisions; Chapter 7 - Constructing a Persuasive Argument; Chapter 8 - Discussing Sociological Issues; Contemporary Issues in Sociology; References; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780803957411

0803957416

9781483327464

1483327469

9781452247885

1452247889

OCLC:

746940065