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UNDERSTANDING SOCIOLOGY SERIES
This series of seven programs discusses origins, core concepts, and applications of sociological theory, sociology’s relationship
to evolving societal frameworks, the conducting of sociological research, and much more!
CORE CONCEPTS IN SOCIOLOGY - Sociology, in a nutshell, is about why people behave in the ways that they do, and the key
premise is that behavior is shaped by the contexts in which people live. This multi-segment program introduces the
sociological concepts of personal, social, and role identity; of primary and secondary socialization; and of culture, with its
associated concepts of learned norms and values, ethnocentrism, cultural diversity, and cultural change. 37 minutes
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY AND METHODS - This multi-section program addresses classical social theory, examining the origins
of sociology through the efforts of Marx and Comte to build a holistic science of society; positivism, through a case study of
students using surveys to do research on education; interpretivism, through a parallel case study in which students use
interviews to carry out their research; and realism, comparing it to classical, positivist, and interpretivist approaches. The
video also draws upon a case study of suicide to illustrate how positivist and interpretivist approaches lead researchers to ask
very different questions about this key sociological topic. 41 minutes
MAKING SENSE OF SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY - This multi-section program explains the role of sociological theory, distinguishes
between structure and action, and sheds light on three major perspectives in sociology—societies as organic structures,
societies as economic structures, and societies as social action—by looking at their origins and key ideas and then showing
how they can be applied. The video concludes by using a case study on the medicalization of life problems in contemporary
societies as an opportunity to consider how Durkheimian, Marxist, and interactionist theories might explain that
phenomenon. 57 minutes
FROM MODERNITY TO POSTMODERNITY: A Sociological Inquiry - Sociologically speaking, how does postmodernity differ
from modernity? This multi-section program seeks to answer that question as it evaluates sociology’s relationship to an
evolving societal framework. Topics such as greater personal choice, increasingly fragmented identities, multiplying
uncertainties, and media saturation are considered, along with some of the contradictions inherent in the postmodern
position. In addition, a case study comparing modernist views of gender and gender differences with the postmodernist view
that fragments and blurs the boundaries of gender identities is included. 46 minutes
THE SOCIOLOGY OF CRIME AND DEVIANCE - Taking into account the dramatic shift in the focus of research in recent years
from theories about criminal activity to applications of crime prevention, this multi-section program compares and contrasts
the concepts of social causation, social construction, and social control as they relate to the sociology of crime and deviance.
Topics include the influence of wider social forces on theories about crime, the reevaluation of criminals as victims or rebels,
and three examples of the movement toward a greater pragmatism concerning crime: socio-environmental control,
situational crime prevention, and Braithwaite’s restorative justice. 40 minutes
THE SOCIOLOGY OF FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS - This multi-section program examines the relationships between
established sociological perspectives - structural functionalism, Marxist theory, and early feminist theory - and the family;
investigates how over several decades the decline in marriage, an increase in cohabitation and divorce, and the lowering
fertility rate in the U.K. have affected the British nuclear family; and juxtaposes the old sociology of families and the new,
with its emphasis on comparative analysis and how family relationships are negotiated in everyday life. Concludes with a look
at how changes in family life can be linked to changes in wider society and asks if families have a future. 40 minutes
DOING SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH - This multi-segment program focuses on the world of education as it addresses aspects of
how to conduct sociological research. After defining what exactly constitutes research, the video defines the concepts of
reliability, validity, and representativeness through a study of social interaction in schools; sheds light on essential ideas in
survey research via a study of educational inequalities; considers decision-making and social capital in education while
presenting the use of interviews in sociological research; and illustrates ethnography in action as it tracks a study of
surveillance in schools using observational methods. 37 minutes
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INSIDE OUT: A Comprehensive Introduction to Psychology Series Boxed Set
Purchase the complete 22-part series in a convenient, space saving and affordable package of six DVDs. Easy-to-use
navigation menus make selecting a video lesson easy. Learning segments identified in each program facilitate discussion and
review. Includes bonus content called "Find Out More". This series offers a comprehensive introduction to psychology that
goes beyond key concepts and principles to provide learners - and anyone interested in the study of human behavior - an upto-date
look at the evolving world of psychological science. The 22 video lessons combine interviews with leading experts and
researchers; computer graphics and animation; and real-life case studies that tell the story of psychology from a human
perspective. The titles in this series are as follows - detailed descriptions of each program are available:
Disc One
THE MAGIC OF THE MIND: The Story of
Psychology
ENDLESS QUESTIONS: Critical Thinking
and Research
THE MOST AMAZING MACHINE:
Neuroscience and Behavior
CODES OF LIFE: Behavior Genetics
Disc Two
DIFFERENT STROKES: Nurture and
Human Diversity
THE GROWING YEARS: Conception of
Childhood
THE BECOMING YEARS: Adolescence to
Older Adults
CONNECTIONS: Sensation
Disc Three
INTERPRETATIONS: Perception
A GREAT MYSTERY: States of
Consciousness
THE LEARNING MACHINE: Learning
THE MIND'S STOREHOUSE: Memory
Disc Four
THINKING AND LANGUAGE
THE SEARCH FOR INTELLIGENCE:
Intelligence
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IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Motivation
EMOTION: Distinguishing Characteristics
Disc Five
STRESSED TO THE LIMIT: Stress and
Health
THE ENDURING SELF: Personality
OUT OF BALANCE: Anxiety and
Personality Disorders
Disc Six
GOING TO EXTREMES: Mood Disorders
and Schizophrenia
GETTING IT TOGETHER: Therapy
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE: Social Psychology
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