SOCL 2001 : Sociology Test 1 Cheat Sheet
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Anthropology-the study of the physical, biological, social, and cultural development oh humans, often on a comparative basis. Applied sciences- the area of science in which the knowledge gained from the pure sciences is put into practices. Base- karl marx"s term referring to the economy and the dynamics regarding the means of production, which he believed was the basis of all other aspects of the society. Basic science-the area of science in which knowledge is sought for its own sake with little emphasis on how the knowledge might be applied. Bourgeoisie-the class of people who own the means of production. Capitalism- an economic system characterized by private ownership means of production, continuous reinvestment of the profits, and power and social standing coming from the control of the capital. Charismatic authority- authority granted to someone on the basis of his or her personality characteristics or charisma. Chicago school- an approach developed by cooley, mead, thomas, and others in the.
