SOAN 2120 Chapter 2: Chapter 2.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology and Anthropology
• Course: SOAN 2120
• Professor: William Walters

Document Summary

Can"t explain why terrorists attacked the wtc in ny, but they can explain patterns, such as the conditions that generally lead to increased levels of fear in people: 2) they are explanations for aggregates, not particular individuals. Aggregates: collections of many individuals, cases, or other units. Instead of saying that an abused child will later abuse his own children, the theory may say that an abused child is more likely to become abusive as an adult. Classical social theorists played an important role in generating innovative ideas. They are studied because they provided creative and interrelated ideas at once: a hunch or speculative guessing is not the same as theory. Blame analysis: a type of counterfeit argument presented as if it were a theoretical explanation. It substitutes attributing blame for casual explanation that is backed by supporting empirical evidence. Implies an intention, negligence, or responsibility for an event or situation.