| The Riddles of Human Society Contributor(s): Kanagy, Conrad L. (Author), Kraybill, Donald B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 076198562X ISBN-13: 9780761985624 Publisher: Pine Forge Press OUR PRICE: $143.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 Annotation: Why are all U.S. Presidents white men? Why does technology enchant us? Why do some people commit suicide? Why are sports so important to Americans? How will the Internet change society? Why do people ???do good???? This very teachable and short new introductory text explores these and other ???riddles??? to stir students??? sociological curiosity and promote active learning as the sure path toward mastering the fundamentals of the discipline. "Once again, Pine Forge Press has done us Intro teachers a great service with The Riddles of Human Society. The authors have produced a remarkable text, designing it from the point of view of how students actually acquire sociological tools and imagination when reflecting on their social world. ??? It is written as a conversation with readers, yet is organized with learning tools like chapter summaries, discussion questions, and an in-text glossary. It considers a broad range of topics from micro to macro levels, thus uniquely blending the best of a shorter textbook and a monograph. It will serve very well as a main text for introductory sociology courses. I recommend it highly." Stephen Sharkey, Department of Social Science, Alverno College |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 301 |
| LCCN: 98040170 |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.54" W x 9.23" (1.2 lbs) 400 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This textbook uses the riddles′ metaphor to introduce social analysis and to communicate the critical, questioning aspects of sociology which are at the heart of its tradition. The book teaches the student how to be aware of the social riddles′ around them and how to solve those riddles using sociological analysis. Case studies, in-depth social analysis, illustrations and discussion questions make it the perfect book for active learning. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kanagy, Conrad L.: - Conrad L. Kanagy received his Ph.D. from Penn State and is now an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA. His research interests include race and ethnicity, religion, and the environment, and he teaches Discovering Society, Sociology of Religion, Population and Global Issues, Research Methods and Statistics.Kraybill, Donald B.: - Donald B. Kraybill received his Ph.D. from Temple University and is currently Provost of Messiah College in Grantham, PA. He holds numerous teaching and research awards and is the author of over a dozen books, including The Riddle of Amish Culture, an international best seller |