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Title:
Folkways
A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals
Credits: E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Turgut Dincer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "Folkways" by William Graham Sumner is a sociological treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of "folkways," which Sumner defines as the customary behaviors, practices, and ethics that govern social conduct within a group or society. It aims to illuminate how these societal norms evolve unconsciously over time and how they shape human interactions and institutions. The opening of "Folkways" introduces the foundational ideas that underlie the author's exploration of societal customs and morals. Sumner begins by explaining his intent to define and analyze "folkways," emphasizing their role as a social force developed unconsciously through repetitive actions and group interactions aimed at satisfying common human needs. He underscores that folkways, while initially stemming from individual impulses, ultimately attain societal authority and coherence, guiding behavior in ways that are often taken for granted. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper examination of how these practices affect societal welfare and the internal dynamics of groups throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sumner, William Graham, 1840-1910
EBook No.: 24253
Published: Jan 11, 2008
Downloads: 700
Language: English
Subject: Manners and customs
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Folkways
A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals
Credits: E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Turgut Dincer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "Folkways" by William Graham Sumner is a sociological treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of "folkways," which Sumner defines as the customary behaviors, practices, and ethics that govern social conduct within a group or society. It aims to illuminate how these societal norms evolve unconsciously over time and how they shape human interactions and institutions. The opening of "Folkways" introduces the foundational ideas that underlie the author's exploration of societal customs and morals. Sumner begins by explaining his intent to define and analyze "folkways," emphasizing their role as a social force developed unconsciously through repetitive actions and group interactions aimed at satisfying common human needs. He underscores that folkways, while initially stemming from individual impulses, ultimately attain societal authority and coherence, guiding behavior in ways that are often taken for granted. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper examination of how these practices affect societal welfare and the internal dynamics of groups throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sumner, William Graham, 1840-1910
EBook No.: 24253
Published: Jan 11, 2008
Downloads: 700
Language: English
Subject: Manners and customs
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.