Castells? ?Network Society? - How Close is too Close?
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Castells? ?Network Society? - How Close is too Close?: This 10-page analytical essay examines Manuel Castells? theories about what he dubs the ?Network Society.? His premise is that due to recent technological advances (particularly those relevant to the Internet), we have entered the new age of ?Informationalism.? On the fast track of Internet super highways, information is just one button-push away, and our intercontinental neighbors are now essentially in our own backyards. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNCastell.doc
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Causation of Crime
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In 8 pages , the author discusses many of the theories for the causation of crime, such as social learning, social strain, and disintegration of family. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Charles Taylor and Multiculturalism
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A 5 page paper which discusses what Charles Taylor's theories are regarding multiculturalism. His theories are also related to those of Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. The primary works used are "Multiculturalism" by Charles Taylor, "Suicide" by Emile Durkheim, and "The Protestant Ethic" by Max Weber. No additional sources cited.
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Child Development Theories & Day Care.
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(5 pp) Our challenge as adults watching in a day care setting was to see if we could observe the child development theories of Piaget, Freud and Erickson in action. I have listed my observations and thoughts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBchilDv.doc

Christianity: Doctrine and Socialization
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of Christianity in the socialization of its followers. Provides a brief history of the religion and a review of its doctrines. Concludes that it, like all religions, is tremendously important in shaping societal mores and norms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Class Consciousness
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The concepts of class consciousness and social stratification are employed in this 6 page personal essay. Using real life examples, one man's self-analysis delves into the use of sociological theories in preference to psychological concepts as tools for the understanding of one's inner being. Weber and Marx are referenced in this piece as integral to the development of class based sociological theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Class Stratification According to Marx and Weber
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This 6 page paper focuses on theories of Karl Marx and Max Weber with respect to class. Theories are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Classical Sociology
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This 5 page paper explains why Marx, Weber and Durkheim are considered classical sociologists. Classical sociology is examined and the Chicago School is also touched on. Some of the three authors' most common theories are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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