Special attention is also given to the popular and scientific explanations of inequality, especially with respect to the high and low ends of the distribution of income and wealth. This course is designed to introduce the student to the logic and character of scientific and alternative means of social inquiry. Examines the function of observation, concept formation, proposition arrangement and testing of theory as components of the scientific process in sociology. Examines the human community in its ecological, cultural, and associational aspects. The folk, rural, and urban community considered from the standpoint of various sociological perspectives.
Special attention is given to social change, including decision-making as it affects local life.
Sociological concepts, principles and theories used to explain sanctioning in various social systems whereby people are socialized to want to act the way they have to act for social order to prevail. Significance of the study of primitive cultures for understanding of urban industrial civilizations. It includes an introduction to computers, computer software, and social statistics. Issues such as workers control of industry, relationships between industry and government. Sociology of labor relations and personnel management.