Deck 4: B: Society

Question 1

Explain why Karl Marx believed capitalist society was irrational,while Max Weber believed it was very rational.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Identify the seven traits that define rational social organization,according to Max Weber.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Briefly describe societies based on hunting and gathering,pastoralism,horticulture,agriculture,and industry.

Answer 3

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Question 4

What is "mechanical solidarity"? How does it differ from "organic solidarity"?

Question 5

With regard to Global Map 4-1,"High Technology in Global Perspective",describe the relationship between technology and type of society.

Question 6

Explain how Marx and Weber held somewhat different ideas about the cause of alienation in modern society.

Question 7

What does Gerhard Lenski mean by "sociocultural evolution"? Why does he argue that technology shapes all of society?

Question 8

What importance did Karl Marx attach to social conflict between classes?

Question 9

Briefly explain Durkheim's belief that studying individuals alone can never capture the essence of society.

Question 10

What did Durkheim mean by "anomie"? How does modern society cause anomie?