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The Sense Of Sociability: How People Overcome The Forces Pulling Them Apart
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Product Description Are Human Beings A Species In Constant Need Of Firm, Aggressive Government To Save Us From Ourselves? Or Are We Fundamentally Sociable Beings, Woven Together In A Complex Array Of Networks, Interdependent And Willing To Work Together? The Sense Of Sociability Is A Modern, Highly Readable, Andoften Idiosyncratic Look At Human Sociability By One Of Canada'S Top Sociologists. Lorne Tepperman Explores Why We Have Difficulty Getting Along, And Why In Spite Of These Difficulties We Still Manage For The Most Part To Live Together. Without Interference From Poor Government And Other Maligninfluences, He Argues, People Can Work Out A Great Deal Of Their Lives Themselves. Tepperman, One Of Canada'S Foremost Sociologists, Sees It As His Job To Look At Our Unwashed History To Reveal How Ordinary People Doing Ordinary Things Is The Process That Makes Human History. About The Author Lorne Tepperman, Professor Of Sociology, University Of Torontolorne Tepperman Is Professor Of Sociology At The University Of Toronto. He Holds A Phd From Harvard And A Certificate In Population Studies From Princeton. Apart From Serving As Visiting Professor Of Canadian Studies At Yale, He Has Spent His Career At U Of T (From Which He Graduated With An Honoursba In 1965). He Served As Chair Of The Sociology Department At U Of T From 1997 To 2003, And Has Also Been Elected President Of The Canadian Sociological Association And Received The Csa'S Outstanding Contribution Award. He Has Written And Edited More Than Two Dozen Books On Various Areas Ofsociology, Including The Bestselling Introductory Sociology Text, Sociology: Canadian Perspectives (Second Edition, 2009).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Sense of Sociability'? A: The main theme of 'The Sense of Sociability' is the exploration of human sociability, examining whether humans require strong government intervention or if they are inherently sociable beings capable of cooperation and community.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Sense of Sociability'? A: The author of 'The Sense of Sociability' is Lorne Tepperman, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto with a distinguished career and numerous publications in sociology.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Sense of Sociability' was published on March 25, 2014.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Sense of Sociability'? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Sense of Sociability' have? A: 'The Sense of Sociability' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'The Sense of Sociability' is suitable for academic use as it provides insights into sociological concepts and is written by a recognized expert in the field.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics in the book include human interdependence, the challenges of sociability, and historical perspectives on ordinary people's contributions to society.
- Q: Can this book be used for understanding modern sociological issues? A: Yes, 'The Sense of Sociability' analyzes contemporary sociological issues, making it relevant for understanding current social dynamics.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'The Sense of Sociability' available? A: Yes, the book is available as a reprint edition.
- Q: What makes 'The Sense of Sociability' unique compared to other sociology books? A: 'The Sense of Sociability' is unique due to Lorne Tepperman's engaging writing style and his focus on the everyday experiences of people and their sociability, setting it apart from more traditional sociological texts.