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1: The Perspective, Theory, and Method of Sociology

Chapter 1: The human apprenticeship

Introduction

Communication has always been a key element in the creation of human history. Communications and connections between people often results in relationships, which usually influence people’s future behavior. Such relationships could be considered

1. Rome’s Origins

As many of you probably know Rome was not built in a day, it was a civilization that was developing, flourishing, and finally fell to pieces in the span of twelve hundred years. This period is a considerable one in the history of mankind as it is almost as large as phase between the Dark Ages in Britain and the present day. Having existed for such a long time Roman civilization has had a profound influence on Western

Summaries per chapter with The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination by Whitley and Kite

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• Chapter 1 - How to introduce the concepts of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination?
• Chapter 2 - How do psychologists study prejudice and discrimination?
• Chapter 3 - What is social categorization and what are stereotypes?
• Chapter 4 - What is stereotype activation and accuracy?
• Chapter 5 - What are the old-fashioned and contemporary forms of prejudice?
• Chapter 6 - What is the link between individual differences and prejudice?
• Chapter 7 - How does prejudice develop in children?
• Chapter 8 - What influence has the social context on prejudice?
• Chapter 9 - How do you go from prejudice to discrimination?
• Chapter 10 - How do you experience discrimination?
• Chapter 11 - What is gender and sexual orientation?
• Chapter 12 - What is the link between age, ability and appearance?
• Chapter 13 -

PART A BASICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY

Where can the organization theory be found?

• Human Resource Area: Organization theory is evident in the recruitment, selection and training procedures of the organization.
• Strategy Area: Organization theory is used to direct the accomplishment of the organizations goals.
• Marketing Area: Organization theory helps everyone understand the organization

Summaries per chapter with the 5th edition of Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide by Bowell

Summaries per chapter with Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction

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