Designed to help readers understand and apply the basic concepts of symbolic interactionism to their own lives, this book uses a unique step-by-step, integrated approach to the subject. It emphasizes the active side of human beings--humans as definers and users of the environment, humans as problem solvers and in control of their own actions--and it shows students how society makes us, and how we in turn shape society. Each chapter examines a single concept, but relates that concept to the whole perspective and to other concepts in the perspective. Provides applied examples throughout. The Perspective of Social Science; Symbolic Interactionism as a Perspective; The Meaning of the Symbol; The Importance of the Symbol; The Nature of Self; The Human Mind; Taking the Role of the Other; Human Action; Social Interaction; Society; The Work of Erving Goffman. For anyone interested in the practical applications of Social Psychology or Social Theory to daily life.

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Politics & Social Sciences

Charon, Joel M.

Social Sciences

PRENTICE/HALL

This classic introduction to sociology as a perspective gives readers a sound understanding of key sociological concepts as well as insight into how sociologists view society and human beings. Clearly written and organized, it shows readers how the various aspects of sociology fit together — and are relevant to their own lives. The volume addresses the discipline of sociology, sociology as a perspective, how sociologists think, social structure, inequality in society, culture, social institutions, the interrelationships among organizations, social order, control, deviance and power, social change, the family in society and the meaning and uses of sociology. For those interested in the sociology of humans.

The Meaning of Sociology

Pearson College Div

Using a unique step-by-step, integrated approach, this book organizes the basic concepts of symbolic interactionism in such a way that readers understand them clearly and are able to apply them to their own lives. It emphasizes the active side of human beings-humans as definers and users of the environment, humans as problem solvers and in control of their own actions-and it shows students how society makes us, and how we in turn shape society. Each chapter examines a single concept, but relates that concept to the whole perspective and to other concepts in the perspective. Chapter titles include The Perspective of Social Science, Symbolic Interactionism as a Perspective, The Meaning of the Symbol, The Importance of the Symbol, The Nature of Self, The Human Mind, Taking the Role of the Other, Human Action, Social Interaction, and Society. For individuals interested in the study of social psychology and/or social theory.

Symbolic Interactionism : An Introduction, an Interpretation, an Integration

Cahill, Spencer

This introduction to symbolic interactionism takes an integrated approach including examples of how the perspective of symbolic interactionism can be applied to gender and ethnic relations. This edition includes three empirical studies.

Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, an Interpretation, an Integration

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Prentice Hall College Div.

Using a unique step-by-step, integrated approach, Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, an Interpretation organizes the basic concepts of symbolic interactionism in such a way that the reader clearly understands the concepts and is able to apply them to their own lives. It emphasizes the active side of human beings—humans as definers and users of the environment, humans as problem solvers and in control of their own actions—and it shows students how society makes us, and how we in turn shape society.

Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, an Interpretation, An Integration

A collection of 65 articles which covers the meaning and features of sociology.

The Meaning of Sociology: A Reader

This text offers an introduction to sociology. It gives students an understanding of complex sociological concepts, as well as an understanding of how sociologists view society and human beings.

The meaning of sociology

This classic reader captures the excitement inherent in the field of sociology with 64 carefully chosen classic and contemporary selections from a wide variety of authors and sources. The reader is organized around basic sociological concepts and makes a concerted effort to interrelate those concepts. Considers both theoretical perspectives and empirical works. Features a balance between old and new, classics and recent articles/books, professional sociologists and nonsociologists, books and journals, micro and macro. Organizes readings around such core areas as: The Meaning of Sociology; Social Interaction, Socialization and Social Identity; Social Organization; Social Structure; social Class; Ethnic and Racial Inequality; Gender Inequality; Culture; Social control and Social Deviance; Social Institutions: Political and Economic; Social Institutions: Kinship, Religious, Educational; Social Change; and the Importance of Sociology. For anyone interested in sociology.

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Using a unique step-by-step, integrated approach, this text organizes the basic concepts of symbolic interactionism in such a way that students understand them clearly and are able to apply them to their own lives. It emphasizes the active side of human beings–humans as definers and users of the environment, humans as problem solvers and in control of their own actions–and it shows students how society makes us, and how we in turn shape society.

Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, An Interpretation, An Integration

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Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, An Interpretation, An Integration (7th Edition)

The Meaning of Sociology

Symbolic Interactionism : An Introduction, an Interpretation, an Integration

Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, an Interpretation, an Integration

Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, an Interpretation, An Integration

The Meaning of Sociology: A Reader

The Meaning of Sociology

The meaning of sociology

The Meaning of Sociology

Symbolic Interactionism: An Introduction, An Interpretation, An Integration