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Second thoughts : sociology challenges conventional wisdom / Janet M. Ruane, Karen A. Cerulo.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ruane, Janet M., author.
- Cerulo, Karen A., author.
- Series:
- Sage knowledge.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Common fallacies.
- Sociology--Study and teaching.
- Sociology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (380 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- Seventh edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Los Angeles, CA : SAGE Publications, Incorporated, 2020.
- Summary:
- Introducing students to core sociological concepts by debunking popular misconceptions Is it true that “numbers don’t lie?” Is America “the land of equal opportunity?” Is marriage a “dying institution?” Oft-repeated adages like these shape our beliefs about the society we live inches 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.
- Notes:
- Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on XML content.
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781506345772 :
- OCLC:
- 1341476902
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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