American Gov Exam 1

Culture shock

sociological concept that best exemplifies the story of Roger Lextrait, caretaker of Palmyra, and his return to Western society.

conflict theory

theoretical perspective would suggest that group memberships are used to separate and differentially treat individuals on the basis of their categorization?

Difference between anthropology and sociology

Anthropology largely concentrates on traditional, small, or indigenous cultures, whereas sociology is interested in societies at all levels of development.

public intellectual

C. Wright Mills was critical of social science and worked to connect the academic side of sociology to more tangible social debates of the time. In fact, a final heart attack that led to his death came the night before he was scheduled to participate in a televised debate about Latin America.

Characteristics of a sociologist by Peter Berger

Passionate about human affairs, intellectually curious and daring

anomie

refers to a state of normlessness that is kept in check by group membership

charismatic authority

authority based in the perception of remarkable personal qualities in a leader

C. Wright Mills' function of the sociological imagination

enables us to connect our personal experience with the larger forces of history.

political science

examines a social instituion

psychology

examines internal states of individuals

History

examines society's past

sociology

the systematic or scientific study of human society and social behavior.