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The myth of individualism : how social forces shape our lives /

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The Myth of Individualism is a wonderful, concise introduction to sociology and sociological thinking, showing readers how social forces shape our lives and the world. Revised and updated throughout, the third edition of this powerful book continues to challenge the common belief that human behavior...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Callero, Peter L. (Author)
Corporate Author: Rowman & Littlefield EBA
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Individualism.
Conformity.
Culture.
PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface to the third edition
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Individualism : the power of a myth
  • Becoming a person : the power of symbols
  • Conformity and disobedience : the power of the group
  • Family matters : the power of social class
  • Globalization : the power of capitalism
  • Government control: the power of the state
  • Violence, sex, and politics : the power of mass media
  • From "me" to "we" : the power of collective action
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Index
  • About the author.