Essays:Readings:
Nolan & Lenski: Chapter 16
Presentations:
Macrosociology Essay to be distributed in class
Essays:
On your next exam you will be asked to demonstrate that you have read and mastered the course material. You should take the time now to answer the following essay questions to create your study guide for that exam. Address the questions fully and completely in your own words and voice. Prepare your answers now.
According to Nolan & Lenski, have societies progressed in the last 10,000 years?
What are the prospects for future population growth?
According to Elwell, what are the common principles of macrosociology?
Short
Answers:
The following short answer questions are from your readings and may well appear on your next exam. Each can be answered with a short paragraph of three or four sentences; please use your own words and voice. You are encouraged to answer these questions now to create your study guide for that exam.
What is the myth of "primitive environmentalism"?
Why is oil so important to modern industrial societies?
What are some viable alternative energy sources that can potentially replace oil?
What are the major threats to continued abundance in terms of renewable resources?
What is global climate change?
What is the relationship between the human consumption of meat and grain?
What technological solutions have potential to alleviate world hunger?
What is the relationship between systemic thinking and functionalism?
What is the difference between function and motive?
According to Elwell, what are the main material conditions that form the foundation of sociocultural systems?
What is the historical/comparative method?
According to Elwell, what role do structures and superstructures play in sociocultural evolution?
A Short History of the World:
Bob Dylan "The Times, They are a Changing"