The Riddles of Human Society / Edition 1

by Conrad L. Kanagy, Donald B. Kraybill

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761985624
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/27/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

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

Table of Contents

Introduction
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RIDDLES
The Exploration of Social Riddles
PART TWO: SOCIOLOGICAL THINKING
The Perspectives of Sociology
The Concepts of Sociology
The Methods of Sociology
PART THREE: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS IN SOCIOLOGY
Culture
The Software of Social Life
Structure
The Architecture of Social Life
Ritual
The Drama of Social Life
PART FOUR: CASE STUDIES OF SOCIAL RIDDLES
Micro Riddles
Macro Riddles
PART FIVE: THE GRAND RIDDLE
The Riddle of Human Freedom
A Guide for Exploring Social Riddles
Guidelines for a Socioautobiography
Socioautobiography Samples