The Riddles of Human Society

by Conrad L. Kanagy and Donald B. Kraybill

Book Overview

Why are all U.S. Presidents white men? Why does technology enchant us? Why do some people commit suicide? Why are sports so important to Americans? How will the Internet change society? Why do people ′do good′? This very teachable and short new introductory text explores these and other ′riddles′ to stir students′ sociological curiosity and promote active learning as the sure path toward mastering the fundamentals of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076198562X
• ISBN13: 9780761985624
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great classroom guide

This interactive textbook provides useful readings with handy charts and effective active-learning exercises. Great tool for any college classroom.