SOCL 3101 Chapter : SOCL 3101
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Most primitive : hunting +gathering societies- clubs stone axes spears. Conflict theory- primarily based on ideas of karl marx(1818-1883) Philosophy used to be much different, thought to include different types of knowledge: econ, bio, physics, Karl marx was concerned with how industrial life would affect quality of life. Means and modes of production means of technology available for producing goods, basic foundation for society. Things gain value when they are modified so labor is a commodity. Use value- value something has for the person who is applying the labor to it. Exchange value- how much can you sell it for. Surplus value- what we get in exchange for something that goes above and beyond cost of goods selling aka profit. Feudal system no centralized governments power was based on ownership of land. Ar radcliffe brown on the concept of function in social science. Go to lsu home page at the bottom.