PDF-(BOOK)-Sociopathic Society: A People\'s Sociology of the United States

Charles Derber introduces and vividly explains the idea of a sociopathic societyand why the idea has become necessary to understand todays world Sociopathic society is rooted in governments and economies not psychiatry The book offers a new sociology of societies organized around antisocial values which ultimately lead to societal and planetary selfdestruction Most of the sociopathic behaviors are perfectly legal and are perpetrated by governments financial institutions and corporate capitalism Focusing on the United States Derber connects the dots of Wall Street meltdown guns and murder uninhibited greed the 1 and the 99 a new crisis of unemployable surplus people Hurricane Sandy and global warming cheating scandals and moreincluding the war on democracy itself Although the book brings together a breathtaking set of stories of a system run wild it also offers hope showing pathways for confronting and avoiding the many ways a society can commit sociocide. In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you.". Chapter 1 section 2. 2. The Development of Sociology. Emerges in the 1800’s in Europe due to the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution created rapid . social and political . changes in . Sociology. is the systematic and objective study of human society and social interaction.. Sociologists use research techniques similar to those of the natural sciences. They often conduct research using . ?. . – SOCI 100. Prepared by:. Sara . Chookolingo. 1. SOCI 100. SUMMARY OF COURSE:. What is Sociology?. Sociology as a Science & Introduction to Perspectives. History of Sociology & . Auguste. auguste. . comte. HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGY:. Age of Enlightenment. French Revolution. Industrial Revolution. AUGUSTE COMTE. 1. HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGY. 2. People choose to study fields or disciplines that are most important to them or that affect them.. Perspective, Theory, and Method. The Sociological Perspective. Sociology. is the systematic study of human society.. The sociological perspective helps us to see the general in the particular (Peter Berger 1963).. Social Categories & Social Institutions. Social Categories (age. , sex, class, race, etc.), and social institutions (politics, religion, education, etc.). The basic foundation of sociology is the belief that a person's attitudes, actions, and opportunities are shaped by all of these aspects of society.. Ethnic Group . In looking at cultures, it is important to consider how a culture treats its ethnic and religious minorities. . An ethnic group refers to . a group of people with a common ancestry and a common culture. Prepared by:. Sara . Chookolingo. 1. SOCI 100. SUMMARY OF COURSE:. What is Sociology?. Sociology as a Science & Introduction to Perspectives. History of Sociology & . Auguste. Comte. Emile Durkheim & . According to Allan Johnson, what does sociological practice offer?. What does Johnson say we must do before we can eliminate the unnecessary suffering in the world?. Bell Work/Notes – Examining Social Life – . Focus Questions . How does sociology differ from common sense?. Why is it important to study social diversity in the United States and the world?. What is the nature of sociology as a science?. How does the sociological imagination clarify the influence of social forces on the experiences of individuals?. SOC31. Syllabus. Go over . –. 45 min. Break. What Is Sociology?. Sociology. is the study of groups and group interactions, societies and social . interactions, small and large. Sociologists . study all aspects and levels of society. . Mr. Prince Samuel Joseph. Dept. of Communicative English. Nirmala College, . Muvattupuzha. Introduction. Science. Branches of Science. Formal Science. Life Science. Physical Science. Social Science. Social Relationships and Social Environment. We follow the AQA A-level specification. If you have any questions over the summer email. . Topics we Cover:. Family. Education. Theory & Methods. Media. Crime. Theories. Functionalism. Marxism.