THE SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY:

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developing Christian social research to serve local initiatives across the globe which seeks to assist those involved in the Christian church's mission of bringing the Gospel to people where they live.

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Ø The social structure of human responsibility

This book explains sixteen basic concepts used in social theory. The 16 concepts are defined in order to deepen understanding of society. Students often find studies in Sociology confusing. They are not sure what it is they are studying. They are not sure whether sociology should be approached as an exercise in self-clarification, a science or as one of the humanities. The confusion can be arrested to some degree by giving attention to some basic concepts that are crucial to the study of society.

Sociology’s concepts are both explanatory and descriptive. They elucidate the structure of human responsibility. As humans called to serve God and neighbour we have good reason to be precise and concise in our concepts. The following concepts are discussed and illustrated: thinking, humanity, law, participation, society, membership, responsibility, authority, resources, organisations, relationship, conflict, style, power, manners, and theory. The aim is to prod students to think about the concepts they use and to form a sociological perspective of their own.

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April 2005 © A Christian Calling in Social Theory and Research is a work written by Bruce C Wearne (PhD), 29 Lawrence Rd., Point Lonsdale Vic 3225 AUSTRALIA, 61-3-5258-3913. Each chapter may be photocopied or retransmitted in its entirety only with full acknowledgement of the author and the source. It shall not otherwise be reprinted or transmitted without permission. This personal project aims to encourage a positive Christian student engagement in universities around the world which need to better understand the vocation of science as an expression of our love for God and our neighbour. Your comments are welcome. Email can be sent to bcwearne@ozemail.com.au http://members.ozemail.com.au/~bcwearne/index.html