Sociobiology A Controversial Approach

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Sociobiology A Controversial Approach

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Author : Inga Rupprecht
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2006-11-19

Sociobiology A Controversial Approach written by Inga Rupprecht and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-19 with Social Science categories.

Essay from the year 2006 in the subject Sociology - Individual, Groups, Society, grade: 1,3 (A), University of Lincoln (ESSD Division), course: Social Theory, language: English, abstract: The question as to how far biological factors, or more specifically genes, influence our human behaviour and consequently social phenomena, for example the foundation of a family, is fascinating for science and public; especially since the discovery of the human genes. Nevertheless, there are still great controversies between social scientists and adherents of sociobiology concerning the central question; if it is culture and self-consciousness respectively, or genes that dominate human social behaviour. Even though Max Weber already recognized that our biological heredity may have an impact on social phenomena, he did not regard biology as sufficiently developed enough to be really helpful for sociology. (Kaye, 1986) It was in 1975 when Edward O. Wilson’s book “Sociobiology: The New Synthesis” became the trigger for new public discussions about how far, if at all, concepts of biological evolution could be relevant for explaining social behaviour in human societies. The term “sociobiology” constitutes a concept which can be described as a synthesis of neo-Darwinism (“survival of the fittest” combined with Mendel’s laws of heredity) and ethology (the study of behaviour). (Gregory, 1979) The problem with Wilson’s work was that, although he focused mainly on animal societies, he claimed that his findings were valid for human beings as well. (Wilson, 1979 in Gregory et al.; Wallace and Wolf, 2006) The reactions of social scientists and the scientific media reached from “deep scepticism” (Goldsmith, 1991: Preface) and “stiff resistance”. In this essay I will first have a look at the general assumptions and arguments of sociobiologists and how they want to intertwine biological and sociological explanations of human behaviour and social structures. After that I will discuss the manifold criticisms which were made by opponents of the sociobiological approach and compare some of them directly with responses of sociobiologists. To get a general idea of the possible contributions sociobiology can make to social science in explaining human beings’ social behaviour biologically, I will describe some research areas of the perspective. I am also going to show that altruism is phenomenon which causes explanatory difficulties. In the conclusion at the end of the essay the possible contributions of sociobiology to social science and the explanation of human behaviour should be considered.

Sociology A Down To Earth Approach

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Author : James M. Henslin
language : en
Publisher: Scarborough, Ont. : Allyn & Bacon Canada
Release Date : 1996

Sociology A Down To Earth Approach written by James M. Henslin and has been published by Scarborough, Ont. : Allyn & Bacon Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Social Science categories.

Defenders Of The Truth

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Author : Ullica Christina Olofsdotter Segerstråle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000

Defenders Of The Truth written by Ullica Christina Olofsdotter Segerstråle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.

An insightful look at the sociobiology debate and what it tells readers about the nature of science and its roll in society. "Defenders of the Truth" will appeal to all those who enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek at modern science.

Contemporary Sociological Theory

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Author : Ruth A. Wallace
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999

Contemporary Sociological Theory written by Ruth A. Wallace and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Social Science categories.

For one-semester, junior/senior-level courses in Contemporary Sociological Theory, or in a Classical and Contemporary Theory course. This text examines the assumptions and concepts of the five major sociological theories and the classical roots of the modern theories. It focuses specifically on functionalism, conflict theory, theories of rational choice, symbolic interactionism, and phenomenology.

Selforganization

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Author : Sidney W. Fox
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986

Selforganization written by Sidney W. Fox and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Science categories.

Psychology

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Author : Henry L. Roediger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987

Psychology written by Henry L. Roediger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Psychology categories.

Sociobiology

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Sociobiology written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Animal behavior categories.

Current Controversies And Issues In Personality

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Author : Lawrence A. Pervin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984-02-22

Current Controversies And Issues In Personality written by Lawrence A. Pervin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-02-22 with Psychology categories.

A unique up-to-date treatment of the controversies and issues in personality research and their social implications. Designed as a core or supplemental text for advanced undergraduate or graduate students taking introductory personality courses. Examines the relationship between the individual's behavior and a given situation, the nature-nurture controversy, determinants of aggression, emotions, personality and change, and more.

Society In Focus

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Author : William Edwin Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Release Date : 2002

Society In Focus written by William Edwin Thompson and has been published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Education categories.

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Sociobiology Mental Disorder

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Author : Brant Wenegrat
language : en
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Incorporated, Health Sciences Division
Release Date : 1984

Sociobiology Mental Disorder written by Brant Wenegrat and has been published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Incorporated, Health Sciences Division this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Psychology categories.