Of the three founding sociologists considered in Chapter 4, who held the most optimistic view of modern society?

a. Karl Marx
b. Max Weber
c. Emile Durkheim
d. All three were equally optimistic.


Answer: c

Sociology

You might also like to view...

We hope that if we can understand enough variables such as race, sex, age, region, religiosity, etc, then we can reasonably guess human behavior in particular situations. This reasonable guess is the essence of __________

Fill in the blank with correct word

Sociology

In the multiple regression equation, the partial slopes are analogous to

a. chi square b. gamma c. Pearson's r d. the partial correlation coefficient

Sociology

Which of the following does not describe hunting and gathering societies?

a. family is only institution b. no survival skills c. little if any surplus d. no political authority e. few private possessions

Sociology

In the context of conversion therapy, the National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) has been influential in:

A) making gays appear problematic to the society. B) confirming that reparative therapies are highly effective. C) forming a public opinion that society is judgmental. D) declaring that homosexuality is a mental disorder.

Sociology