Politics in the Human Interest

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This book presents the striking proposition that by paying attention to what's been learned about human behavior, we can develop a political agenda that is in the human interest. Such values provide the basis for an action-oriented sociology. Poltics in the Human Interest explores the theoretical foundation of a humanistic sociology. It is a call for the return to the original progressive agenda - that knowledge about human behavior can be used to create social progress and a better world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 The Politics of Sociology Chapter 2 Sociology and Social Change Chapter 3 The Human Agenda:Values and Priorities Chapter 4 The Progressive Agenda:Positive Social Change Chapter 5 The Knowledge Wars Chapter 6 Public Education Chapter 7 Human Nature:Basic Needs and Processes Chapter 8 Progressive Politics:The Mind Intervenes in Evolution Chapter 9 The Foundations of Humanistic Sociology