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Focus through the sociological perspective on concepts fundamental to existence of society. Covers historical development and contemporary manifestation of ideas including freedom, inequality, ethnocentrism, belief, and individual responsibility as they relate to culture in the United States.

Introduces theory and method in social sciences as they relate to key concepts in the field of sociology including socialization, culture, status, stratification, conflict, and change.

Analysis of human maladjustment as they relate to culture of the United States, concentrating on the social factors operative in both personal and social problems. Additional analysis of programs to alleviate or eliminate social problems included.