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21 Principles of sociology
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3.2 Positivism ............................................................................................................. 71
3.3 Interpretivism ....................................................................................................... 74
3.4 Realism ................................................................................................................ 78
A reminder of your learning outcomes ......................................................................... 81
Chapter 4: Theories and developments ............................................................... 83
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 83
Aims of the chapter .................................................................................................... 83
Learning outcomes ..................................................................................................... 83
Chapter structure ....................................................................................................... 83
Essential reading ........................................................................................................ 83
Further reading ........................................................................................................... 84
Videos/DVD ................................................................................................................ 84
4.1 Origins of sociology .............................................................................................. 85
4.2 Sociological theories ............................................................................................. 89
4.3 Bringing the individual back in ............................................................................. 117
Summary .................................................................................................................. 126
4.4 Postmodernity and sociology ............................................................................... 126
A reminder of your learning outcomes ........................................................................ 134
Section B: Globalisation ..................................................................................... 135
Aims of this section ................................................................................................... 135
Learning outcomes for this section ............................................................................. 135
Reading advice for Section B ...................................................................................... 135
Useful websites ......................................................................................................... 136
Videos/DVD ............................................................................................................... 136
Chapter 5: Introduction to globalisation ............................................................ 137
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 137
Definition .................................................................................................................. 138
Key debate: Is globalisation new and real? ................................................................ 139
Key debate: What are the drivers of globalisation? ..................................................... 144
What are the implications for sociology? .................................................................... 148
Works cited ............................................................................................................... 151
Chapter 6: Economic globalisation ..................................................................... 153
Further reading .......................................................................................................... 153
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 153
Key debate: To what extent have we seen the emergence of a global economy? ......... 154
Key debate: Has globalisation changed the nature of the firm? ................................... 158
Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 162
Works cited ............................................................................................................... 162
Chapter 7: Globalisation, politics and the state ................................................. 165
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 165
Key debate: Has globalisation weakened the state? .................................................... 165
Four ‘threats’ to nation states .................................................................................... 168
Key debate: Has globalisation created new forms of politics? ...................................... 170
Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 173
Works cited ............................................................................................................... 174
Chapter 8: Cultural globalisation ....................................................................... 175
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 175
Key debate: Has globalisation led to cultural homogenisation? ................................... 175
Key debate: Does globalisation lead to a clash of cultures? ......................................... 180
Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 184
A reminder of your learning outcomes for Section B ................................................... 184
Sample examination questions for Section B .............................................................. 185
Works cited ............................................................................................................... 185