Social Prisms Cupples and Matt Lauer

and Matt Lauer

How does the internet enable the creation of new legends

this text describes developmental aspects of grieving

the drunken puppet who marries Dona Rosita

and consumer goods

Social Prisms Cupples and Matt LauerSocial Prisms is a compelling discussion of the paradoxes, tensions and ambiguities which inform the study of sociology. Jodi O'Brien views contemporary social issues as prisms which can be viewed from many different angles. It is this continual questioning which produces paradox. Making frequent reference to popular culture (sports, television, movies) the author examines topics which include: nature versus nurture community versus individualism