Test Bank for THINK Sociology, 2nd Edition: Carl

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 020577718X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0205777181
• Author:  John Carl

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Table of Content:

Chapter 1. Sociology: An Introduction to the Foundations of Sociology

·         New section on “Emerging Paradigms” to include Feminist Theory, Exchange Theory, and Environmental Theory

 

Chapter 2. Sociological Research: How Do We Learn about Society?

·         Revised “Go Global” box to focus on “International Voting Statistics”

·         New table on statistics from US CDC on Fertility Trends in US

Chapter 3. Culture: A Framework for the Individual

·         Coverage of symbols revised to include swastikas with various connotations

·         New data on racism in the US

Chapter 4. Social Structure and Interaction: Micro and Macro Orientations

·         New data/research on hierarchical status

·         Revised coverage of Symbolic Interactionism

·         Revised coverage of Conflict Theory

Chapter 5. Socialization: The Process of Fitting into Society

·         Revised opening book:  “Consuming Kids” by Susan Linn

·         Revised introductory text

·         Revised Classroom to Community feature

Chapter 6. Groups and Societies: Understanding our Environment

·         Revised coverage of special groups

·         Revised coverage of decision making

Chapter 7. Social Class in the United States: Stratification in a Modern Society

·         New pie chart on income distribution

·         New information on poverty and the “near poor”

·         Revised “Think Sociologically” feature

·         New information on mobility

·         Revised Social Policy feature:  Taxes and Social Insurance

 

Chapter 8. Global Stratification: Wealth and Poverty in the World

·         New opening book:  “The Bottom Billion” by Paul Collier

·         Revised introduction to reflect new opening book content

·         New material on poverty and hunger

·         New chart on Poverty Rates on 10 Developed Countries

·         Revised information on Quality of Life

Chapter 9. Population and Environmental Impact: How Do Societies Deal with Growing Numbers?

·         Revised table of Birth Rate, Death Rate, and Rate of Natural Increase for 10 Largest Countries

·         Make Connections box revised to include Gulf of Mexico oil spill

·         Think Sociologically featured revised to focus on “Climate Change”

Chapter 10. Race and Ethnic Stratification: Is it a Question of Color?

·         Race infographic updated and revised

·         Revised “Make Connections” box

Chapter 11. Gender Stratification: The Social Side of Sex

·         New opening book:  “Guyland” by Michael Kimmel

·         Revised content on Gender Construction

·         New Census data throughout

·         Revised content in “Make Connections” box

Chapter 12. Aging and Health: The Graying of Society

·         New information on the elderly in the US

·         New content in the Think Sociologically feature on Health Care Reform

Chapter 13. Crime and the Legal System: How Do Societies Respond to Crime and Deviance?

·         Revised table on crime statistics/international perspective on crime statistics

 

Chapter 14. Marriage and Family: How Do Societies Perpetuate Themselves?

·         New content on empty nesters/international perspective on empty nesters

Chapter 15. Education and Religion: How Do Societies Pass on Information?

·         New content in revised “Make Connections” box

·         Content from Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Bright-Sided” re:  Christianity

Chapter 16. Economy and Politics: How Do Societies Support and Govern Themselves?

·         Revised “Make Connections” box, focus on Tea Party

·         New content on campaign funding

·         New content on conditions at Walter Reed Hospital

Chapter 17. Social Movements, Collective Behavior, and Social Change: How Do Societies Change?

·         New Opening Book:  “Flavor of the Month” by Joel Best

·         New introductory text

·         Revised content on Social Policy

·         New content on CAFÉ standards for cars

 

Table of Contents

IN THIS SECTION:

1. BRIEF

2. COMPREHENSIVE

 

 

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1. Sociology: An Introduction to the Foundations of Sociology
Chapter 2. Sociological Research: How Do We Learn about Society?
Chapter 3. Culture: A Framework for the Individual
Chapter 4. Social Structure and Interaction: Micro and Macro Orientations
Chapter 5. Socialization: The Process of Fitting into Society
Chapter 6. Groups and Societies: Understanding our Environment
Chapter 7. Social Class in the United States: Stratification in a Modern Society

Chapter 8. Global Stratification: Wealth and Poverty in the World
Chapter 9. Population and Environmental Impact: How Do Societies Deal with Growing Numbers?
Chapter 10. Race and Ethnic Stratification: Is it a Question of Color?
Chapter 11. Gender Stratification: The Social Side of Sex
Chapter 12. Aging and Health: The Graying of Society
Chapter 13. Crime and the Legal System: How Do Societies Respond to Crime and Deviance?

Chapter 14. Marriage and Family: How Do Societies Perpetuate Themselves?
Chapter 15. Education and Religion: How Do Societies Pass on Information?
Chapter 16. Economy and Politics: How Do Societies Support and Govern Themselves?
Chapter 17. Social Movements, Collective Behavior, and Social Change: How Do Societies Change?

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:

(Each chapter has 3 sections: Get the Topic, Think Sociologically, and Discover Sociology in Action)

 

Chapter 1: Sociology: An Introduction to the Foundations of Sociology

Sociology Defined

Developing a Sociological Imagination

Emile Durkheim’s Theory on Suicide

The Functionalist’s Worldview

Functionalism in the United States

The Conflict Theorist’s Worldview

The Symbolic Interactionist’s Worldview

The Three Paradigms: How are They Interrelated?

Getting Involved in Sociology– Community Learning

 

Chapter 2: Sociological Research: How Do We Learn About Society?

Objectivity

Variables

Cause and Correlation

Scientific Method: What Are the Six Stephs of Social Research?

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Triangulation

Research Methods and the Three Paradigms

Social Policy and Statistics

Community Learning– Needs Assessments

 

Chapter 3: Culture: A Framework for the Individual

Material Culture

Nonmaterial Culture

Additional Values

Norms and Sanctions

The Study of Culture

Symbolic Interactionism– A Crisis of Values

Functionalism– Communitarianism

Conflict Theory– The McDonaldization of the United States

Social Policy: Multiculturalism and Assimilation

 

Chapter 4: Social Structure and Interaction: Micro and Macro Orientations

            Macrosociology and Microsociology

Micro Orientations: Social Interactions

An Example of Symbolic Interactionism: The Thomas Theorem and the Social Creation of Reality

An Example of Functionalism: Study Essential Features of Functional Social Structures

An Example of Conflict Theory: Deliberate Efforts to Weaken the Structure and Culture of Native Americans

Social Policy — The Perry Preschool Project

 

Chapter 5: Socialization: The Process of Fitting into Society

The Nature vs. Nurture Debate — What Makes Us Who We Are?

Theorists on Socialization

Agents of Socialization

Can We Be ‘Resocialized’? Experiencing the Total Institution

Symbolic Interactionism and Resocialization

Functionalism

Conflict Theory — What Forces Socialize Us?

Applying Sociological Thinking in the World, Social Policy, and Title IX

 

Chapter 6: Groups and Societies: Understanding Our Environment

Formal Organizations

Functionalism and Leadership

Conflict Theory — Marx, Bureaucracy, and Democratic Organizations

Symbolic Interactionism — Creating a Just and Democratic Workplace

Adult Civic Engagement and Childhood Activities

Leading Groups

 

Chapter 7: Social Class in the United States: Stratification in a Modern Society

How Does the United States Define Poverty?

Social Mobility

Functionalism

Conflict Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Social Policy: Welfare for the Poor

Social Policy: Minimum Wage

 

Chapter 8: Global Stratification: Wealth and Poverty in the World

Global Stratification

Social Systems

Global Stratification: No Longer a Third World

Functionalism

Conflict Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Social Policy: Foreign Aid

 

Chapter 9: Population and Environmental Impact: How Do Societies Deal with Growing Numbers?

Population by the Numbers

Malthusian Theory

Demographic Transition Theory

Issues Associated with Population Growth

Human Exemptionism

Environmental Sociology

Population Control Programs

 

Chapter 10: Race and Ethnic Stratification: Is It a Question of Color?

Census Definitions

Racial Stratification in the United States

Symbolic Interactionism: Color-Blind Racism

Affirmative Action

 

Chapter 11: Gender Stratification: The Social Side of Sex

Gender vs. Sex

Patriarchy and Sexism

Gender Roles

Gender and Inequality

Feminism

Feminist Theory

Functionalism

Conflict Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

 

Chapter 12: Aging and Health: The Graying of Society

Health Defined

Health in the United States: Living off the Fat of the Land

Health Care

Aging: The Graying of the United States

Functionism — Disengaging from Society

Symbolic Interactionism — Living an Active Lifestyle

Conflict Theory — Aging and Inequality

Social Security and Medicare

 

Chapter 13: Crime and the Legal System: How Do Societies Respond to Crime and Deviance?

            Deviance vs. Crime

Historical Roots of Deviance and Crime Theories

Functional Explanations of Crime and Deviance

Social Interaction Theories

Symbolic Interaction Theories

Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Social Conflict Theory

General Theories of Crime Causation

Crime Control: The Criminal Justice System

 

Chapter 14: Marriage and Family: How Do Societies Perpetuate Themselves?

Marriage and Family

Symbolic Interactionism

Conflict Theory

Functionalism

Gay Marriage vs. Civil Unions vs. Nothing

 

Chapter 15: Education and Religion: How Do Societies Pass on Information?

Education in Society

Religion

Symbolic Interactionism

Functionalism

Conflict Theory

Improving Education with School Vouchers

 

Chapter 16: Economy and Politics: How Do Societies Support and Govern Themselves?

Economic Systems

Global Economy

Political Systems

Types of Government

Politics in the United States

The Nature of Power

Lack of ASsistance for Veterans

 

Chapter 17: Social Movements, Collective Behavior, and Social Change: How Do Societies Change?

Shifts in Society

Shifts in Society

Resistance to Change

Conflict Theory

Functionalism

Symbolic Interactionism

 

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Glossary

Endnotes

Photo Credits

Index

 

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