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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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normative organizations
Sociology; General sociology
An organization established to pursue an altruistic (worthy) objective. One example of a normative organization would be MADD.
normal accidents
Sociology; General sociology
Failures that are inevitable, given the manner in which human and technological systems are organized.
nonverbal communication
Sociology; General sociology
The sending of messages through the use of posture, facial expressions, and gestures.
nonmaterial culture
Sociology; General sociology
Cultural adjustments to material conditions, such as customs, beliefs, patterns of communication, and ways of using material objects.
nisei
Sociology; General sociology
Japanese born in the United States who were descendants of the Issei.
new urban sociology
Sociology; General sociology
An approach to urbanization that considers the interplay of local, national, and worldwide forces and their effect on local space, with special emphasis on the impact of global economic activity.
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