Bøger af Lester F Ward

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Outlines of Sociology is a comprehensive book written by Lester F. Ward that provides an introduction to the field of sociology. The book covers a wide range of topics related to human society, including the origins of society, social organization, social institutions, social change, and social problems. It also explores the various theoretical perspectives and research methods used in sociology.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of sociology. The first chapter provides an overview of the field and its history, while the subsequent chapters delve into more specific topics such as socialization, culture, and social stratification. Other chapters cover topics such as race and ethnicity, gender, family, and religion.Throughout the book, Ward emphasizes the importance of social context and the ways in which social structures and institutions shape individual behavior and experiences. He also highlights the role of sociology in understanding and addressing social problems such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination.Overall, Outlines of Sociology is an accessible and informative introduction to the field of sociology that is suitable for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human society.Now, it follows from this that every true science must be a domain of force; that each science must preside over some one of these various forces, and that any field of knowledge which has not been brought under the operation of some natural force is not yet a science in the proper sense of that word. The mere accumulation of facts does not constitute a science, but a successful classification of the facts recognizes the law underlying them and is, in so far, scientific. In fact, classification is always the initial step in the establishment of a science, and the more recondite workings of the force over which it presides are discovered later.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Psychic Factors of Civilization is a book written by Lester F. Ward that delves into the psychological and sociological aspects of human civilization. The book explores the various factors that contribute to the development of civilizations, including the role of human psychology, social organization, and cultural evolution. Ward argues that the development of civilization is not solely determined by material factors such as technology and resources, but also by the psychological and emotional makeup of human beings. The book also examines the impact of religion, education, and other cultural institutions on the development of civilization. Ward's insights into the psychological factors of civilization provide a unique perspective on the history and evolution of human societies. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of human civilization, psychology, and sociology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Pure Sociology is a synthesis of Wards sociological thought; his next to last book. Lester F. Ward (1841-1913) worked as a government geologist and paleontologist from 1881 to 1906, when he became professor of sociology at Brown. One of the first and most important of American sociologists, Ward developed a theory of planned progress called telesis, whereby man, through education and development of intellect, could direct social evolution. Ward was eulogized at his death as one of the last giants of nineteenth-century sociology, and many of his ideas - the primacy of artificial over natural forces in the development of human society, the psychological rather than the biological basis of human life, and the stress on process and function rather than on structure in the study of society - provided leads for the researchers in sociology who succeeded him. The emergence of the modern welfare state and the involvement of professional sociologists in the practical problems of politics, poverty, and race represent a kind of vindication of his work.