Category: Sociology 7256

  • “Main Social Paradigms” Video by Crash Course

    The video with the title “Main social paradigms: Crash Course sociology №2,” posted by Crash Course, examines the sets of concepts, which explains the functioning of society. The narrator compares the community to a well-oiled machine built on a common interest basis. The video states that it is necessary applying to social paradigms to understand…

  • Stop Googling. Let’s Talk – Sherry Turkle Summary & Analysis

    Today, it is impossible to imagine the world without the technological advancements that provide comfort and a rich experience. Smartphones became a common gadget for any person as a means of communication, playing, and spending time. Not only adults, but also children, adolescents, and older adults use this device every day. While smartphones are expected…

  • “Messages: The Communication Skills Book” by Matthew McKay, Martha Davis and Patrick

    Introduction There has been much written about and spoken regarding what has been written about communication skills; though it is clear there are still gray areas under which it may be challenging to find comprehensive information. Additionally, it is common knowledge that in every day life the problems that are encountered with regard to the…

  • The Significance of Work in Sociological Theory

    Table of Contents Max Weber’s Hard Work as a Means of Salvation The Potential of Work for Meaningful Self Expression Peter Berger’s Problem of Work Ulrich Beck’s End of Work Conclusion List of References The concept of work has drawn attention of many scholars over the years who are trying to determine its relevance in…

  • Community Development in the Urban Crises

    Table of Contents Introduction Key Concepts in the Texts and Their Comparison Personal Perspective on the Readings and Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It could be stated with certainty that the development of the society throughout the history of the development of the human race was largely based upon the concept of the city as a…

  • America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life

    America Anonymous is an ambitious project by a New York Times bestselling author and tenured professor of writing and literature, Benoit Denizet-Lewis. The writer is known for his non-fiction, characters’ multidimensional personalities, and in-depth profiles that hide not a single detail from the reader. Denizet-Lewis is bold and unapologetic in his attempts to embark on…

  • Sociological Imagination Theory

    Sociological Imagination and Its Importance The sociological imagination is a theory that links the behavior of an individual at the micro level to the society in which he/she lives, at the macro level. The concept was introduced by the American sociologist C. Wright Mills in 1959 and was defined as the awareness of the connection…

  • The Moral Issues of Lobster Boiling

    Table of Contents Introduction Overall Reaction to the Article Personal Moral Stance Future Behavior Conclusion Work Cited Introduction In the article “Consider the Lobster,” D. F. Wallace discusses the ethical issues of boiling lobsters alive for culinary purposes. The author considers the various arguments of proponents as well as opponents of this procedure. As such,…

  • Mortality Rates Between Nations

    Thank you for the clarification regarding Accountable Care Organizations. As for mortality rates among nations, it seems that a range of factors affects their accuracy. For example, in the recent study by Tencza, Stokes, and Preston (2014), it is noted that obesity, residence, substance abuse, and smoking are the key factors that cause variation in…

  • James Earl Jones’ Vocal Attributes

    In this paper, the following attributes should be taken into account and assumed, including examples illustrating how these characteristics can be expressed in a positive and negative light. First of all, the best way to “present” a pitch is to cover an octave and four notes above the middle and four notes below; otherwise, a…