Social Science: Pearson New International Edition

An Introduction to the Study of Society
14e édition

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Éditeur
Pearson Education
Édition
14
Auteur
Elgin F. Hunt, David C. Colander,
Langue
anglais
BISAC Subject Heading
PSY000000 PSYCHOLOGY
BIC subject category (UK)
JM Psychology
Code publique Onix
05 Enseignement supérieur
Date de première publication du titre
01 novembre 2013
Subject Scheme Identifier Code
Classification thématique Thema: Psychologie

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01 novembre 2013
ISBN-13
9781292036199
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Nombre de pages de contenu principal : 426
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IN THIS SECTION:

1.) BRIEF

2.) COMPREHENSIVE

 


 

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:


 

Chapter 1 Social Science and Its Methods

Chapter 2 Human Origins

Chapter 3 Origins of Western Society

Chapter 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural Change

Chapter 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society

Chapter 6 Technology and Society

Chapter 7 The Individual, Society, and Culture

Chapter 8 The Family

Chapter 9 Religion

Chapter 10 Education

Chapter 11 Social and Economic Stratification

Chapter 12 Stratification, Minorities and Discrimination

Chapter 13 The Functions and Forms of Government

Chapter 14 Democratic Government in the United States

Chapter 15 Governments of the World

Chapter 16 The Organization of Economic Activities

Chapter 17 Government and the Economy

Chapter 18 International Political Relations

Chapter 19 International Economic Relations

Chapter 20 The Political Economies of Developing Countries

Chapter 21 International Institutions and the Search for Peace


 


 

COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:


 

Chapter 1 Social Science and Its Methods

Social Science

The Methods of Social Science

Social Science and Society

Conclusion


Chapter 2 Human Origins

The Origin of the Human Species

The Evolution of Human Beings

Conclusion


Chapter 3 Origins of Western Society

From the Stone Age to the Agricultural Age

Early Civilizations

The Middle Ages (A.D. 500-1453)

The Renaissance

The Development of Modern Economic and Political Institutions

Conclusion


Chapter 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural Change

Culture and Multiculturism

Culture and the Nature of Society

Cultural Integration

Culture, Society, and Social Change

Social Change and Social Problems

Contrasts Among Cultures


Chapter 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society

Geography

Demography

Ecology: The Interaction of Geography, Demography, and Environment

Conclusion

Chapter 6 Technology and Society

The Industrial Revolution

Technology and Globalization

Technology and Social Change

Natural Resources, Economics, and Technology

Technology of the Past

Technology of the Future


Chapter 7 The Individual, Society, and Culture

Socialization of the Individual

Personality and Its Development

Intelligence, Personal Adjustment, and Normality

Deviance

Conclusion


Chapter 8 The Family

Variations in the Family Pattern

Functions of the Family in Society

Variations of Family Patterns and the Functions of the Family

The Family in the United States Today

The Family in Transition


Chapter 9 Religion

The Nature of Religion

The Great Religions of Today

The Role of Religion in Society

The Future of Religion


Chapter 10 Education

Schools as Agencies of Social Control

The Development of U.S. Education

Examining the School System

Interaction of Economics, Politics, and Social Institutions


Chapter 11 Social and Economic Stratification

Types of Social Stratification

Social Mobility

Economic and Social Inequality

Increasing Social and Economic Inequality


Chapter 12 Stratification, Minorities and Discrimination

Race and Ethnicity

Minorities

Conclusion

Chapter 13 The Functions and Forms of Government

The Primary Functions of Government

Debates about the Nature of Government

Forms of Government

Governments Are Far from Simple


Chapter 14 Democratic Government in the United States

Historical Development of U.S. Government

The Structure of U.S. Government

The Political Process

Evaluation of the Democratic Political Process


Chapter 15 Governments of the World

French Government

Nigerian Government

Japanese Government

Russian Government

Saudi Arabian Government

Some Lessons about Governments

Future Changes in Governments


Chapter 16 Government and the Economy

Government's Indirect Role in the Economy

Government's Direct Role in the Economy

Conclusion

 

Chapter 17 International Economic Relations

The Terminology of Trade

Advantages and Disadvantages of International Trade

Restrictions on International Trade

Foreign Exchange

Conclusion


Chapter 18 The Political Economies of Developing Countries

Problems of Developing Countries

Options of Developing Countries

Case Studies

Conclusion

 

Chapter 19 International Institutions and the Search for Peace

The Problem of War

The United Nations

The Outlook for Peace


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