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The Civilising Process by Norbert Elias – Summary
Norbert Elias, born on June 22, 1897, in Wroclaw, was a sociologist who defined the emergence of Western culture as a complicated evolutionary process. His most well-known major book, Über den Prozess der Zivilisation (1939; The Civilising Process: The History of Manners). Elias studied medicine, philosophy, and sociology. He taught at Heidelberg and Frankfurt universities….
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Gail Omvedt: Biography, Works, Contributions
Gail Omvedt as she would describe herself in three simple English terms was a writer, researcher and activist to put it simply. However, the body politic of the numerous grassroots movements that she has contributed to in various capacities as well as several social scientists and students who have been inspired by her life and…
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George Ritzer: Biography, Works and Contributions
George Ritzer is an American sociologist best known for his studies on globalisation, Mcdonaldisation, post-modern theory and consumption patterns. He had a very extensive academic career, most of it being a visiting professor in numerous universities. This essay will elaborate on a few of his concepts- globalisation, Mcdonaldisation, Nothing and Something, and cultural hybridisation. George…
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5 Major Child Development Theories and Examples
This essay explores a few theories about child development in the following criteria- Early Development Language Development Physical Development Cognitive Development Moral Development Early Development There are two types of factors that are important to an infant’s health: prenatal and postnatal factors. The prenatal factor relates to the mother, it implies the mother’s nutrition and…
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SuperBrain (MindValley) by Jim Kwik: What you Need to Know!
Who is Jim Kwik? Jim Kwik is the CEO of Kwik Learning and a well-known brain trainer. He specialises in fast learning, speed memorization, and memory enhancement. He committed his life to assisting others in bringing out their inner brilliance and full mental potential after suffering a brain injury that left him learning-impaired. Prior to…
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10 Popular songs about Social Issues, Injustice, Human Rights
Songs tend to have underlying meanings and themes that can be looked at from various perspectives. This article compiles a list of 10 pieces, eight by Bo Burnham and two by Jake Panten, and analyses them from a sociological point of view. Bo’s themes are discussed first, followed by Jake’s. #1 Art is dead- Bo…