American Dilemmas : A Sociological Interpretation of Enduring Social Issues /
Turner, Jonathan H.
American Dilemmas : A Sociological Interpretation of Enduring Social Issues / David Musick, Jonathan H. Turner. - 1 online resource (378 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The Cultural and Organizational Basis of Human Dilemmas -- 2. The Contradictions of Capitalism -- 3. The Dialectic Between Democracy and Governance -- 4. Control in a Free Society -- 5. Dilemmas of Kinship -- 6. Problems of Education -- 7. Wealth and Poverty -- 8. Racial and Ethnic Antagonism -- 9. Sexual Inequality -- 10. The Chaotic Metropolis -- 11. America in the World System -- 12. Ecological Processes and Survival -- Notes -- Index
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A sociological examination of social conditions within the United States during the 1980's. Challenges the way social issues and problems have historically been analyzed by those holding power. Proposes that major changes in social organizations are needed to eliminate these problems.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780231902465 9780231877787
10.7312/turn90246 doi
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies.
American Dilemmas : A Sociological Interpretation of Enduring Social Issues / David Musick, Jonathan H. Turner. - 1 online resource (378 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The Cultural and Organizational Basis of Human Dilemmas -- 2. The Contradictions of Capitalism -- 3. The Dialectic Between Democracy and Governance -- 4. Control in a Free Society -- 5. Dilemmas of Kinship -- 6. Problems of Education -- 7. Wealth and Poverty -- 8. Racial and Ethnic Antagonism -- 9. Sexual Inequality -- 10. The Chaotic Metropolis -- 11. America in the World System -- 12. Ecological Processes and Survival -- Notes -- Index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
A sociological examination of social conditions within the United States during the 1980's. Challenges the way social issues and problems have historically been analyzed by those holding power. Proposes that major changes in social organizations are needed to eliminate these problems.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780231902465 9780231877787
10.7312/turn90246 doi
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies.