SOCL 2001 Chapter : Sociolgy Note 1
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Sociology- the scientific study of societies and social life. Adam smith- an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. (1776) Karl marx [1818-1883]- historical materialism, economic determinism and class conflict. August compte 1789-1857- coin sociologies or social physicks in 1839. Wanted to discover governing laws of human behavior. Evolutionary theory of societies )based on thought processes) Organic analogy of societal evolution{ e. g. simple protozoa to complex mammals; simple societies to complex industrial societies}. Elaborate on differences between primitive and modern societies. >basis of conflict theory: wright mills [1916-1962] Karl marx [1818-1883] historical materialism, economic determinism and class. Emile durkheim, [1858-1917] studied deviance, religion, differences between. Max weber (1864-1920) studied power and authority, bureaucracies, religion. George herbert mead (1934) mind, self, & society. 3 major theoretical perspectives (soc4 table 1. 2 p19) >survey research: face to face, mail, phone, internet. Population everyone with the characteristic we want to study.
