Accessible and sharply focused, The Myth of Individualism is the perfect introduction to understanding the ways social forces influence, shape, and control our lives
Accessible and sharply focused, The Myth of Individualism is the perfect introduction to understanding the ways social forces influence, shape, and control our lives
Peter L. Callero is professor of sociology emeritus at Western Oregon University. He holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has published extensively on issues of self, identity, and politics.
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Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1: Individualism The Mask Controversy Why All the Drama? What is American Individualism? A Culture of Individualism Economic Individualism Individualism in Economic Theory What's Wrong with Individualism? Sociology as Myth Buster 2: Becoming a Person Evil Witches Missing Links The Socially Constructed Person Language and the Power of Symbols The Sociology of Thought Group Differences in Social Cognition The Sociology of Emotion The Sociology of Identity 3: Conformity and Disobedience Obedience to Authority Questioning Authority Resisting Authority Solidarity and Conflict Between Groups Group Identity 4: Family Matters The Myth of Meritocracy Alexander Williams Tyrec Taylor The Relationship Between Class and Family Life Class Competition Cultural Capital Sources of Cultural Capital The Privilege of Class 5: Globalization A New Type of Capitalism Communities in Crisis China Blues Global Connections Who Benefits? Rowena Care for Sale 6: Government Control What is The State? Types of State Power The Shooting The Protest The Sociological Context State Borders and State Power Borders are Not for Everyone Making the Invisible Visible 7: From the Printing Press to the Internet How Media Shapes Our Lives The Power of the Printing Press How the Printing Press Changed People How the Printing Press Changed Society How New Electronic Media Changed People Media Addiction? The Danger of Social Media The Death of Molly Russell How Electronic Media Changes Society Social Change and Social Media 8: From "Me" to "We" A Woman and a Movement What is a Social Movement? Social Movements and Democracy Global Democracy The Globalization Movement The World Trade Organization Protecting Power Global Solidarity Conclusion Index About the Author
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1: Individualism The Mask Controversy Why All the Drama? What is American Individualism? A Culture of Individualism Economic Individualism Individualism in Economic Theory What's Wrong with Individualism? Sociology as Myth Buster 2: Becoming a Person Evil Witches Missing Links The Socially Constructed Person Language and the Power of Symbols The Sociology of Thought Group Differences in Social Cognition The Sociology of Emotion The Sociology of Identity 3: Conformity and Disobedience Obedience to Authority Questioning Authority Resisting Authority Solidarity and Conflict Between Groups Group Identity 4: Family Matters The Myth of Meritocracy Alexander Williams Tyrec Taylor The Relationship Between Class and Family Life Class Competition Cultural Capital Sources of Cultural Capital The Privilege of Class 5: Globalization A New Type of Capitalism Communities in Crisis China Blues Global Connections Who Benefits? Rowena Care for Sale 6: Government Control What is The State? Types of State Power The Shooting The Protest The Sociological Context State Borders and State Power Borders are Not for Everyone Making the Invisible Visible 7: From the Printing Press to the Internet How Media Shapes Our Lives The Power of the Printing Press How the Printing Press Changed People How the Printing Press Changed Society How New Electronic Media Changed People Media Addiction? The Danger of Social Media The Death of Molly Russell How Electronic Media Changes Society Social Change and Social Media 8: From "Me" to "We" A Woman and a Movement What is a Social Movement? Social Movements and Democracy Global Democracy The Globalization Movement The World Trade Organization Protecting Power Global Solidarity Conclusion Index About the Author
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