- In Chapter 13, “Learning to Labor,” by Paul Willis (Hechter and Horne 2009), Willis
describes a case that exemplifes theories of power and authority. Explain how theories
of power and authority account for the social order of the Hammertown School and the
factories where their fathers work. Then, choose two different theoretical perspectives
from the fve we have considered during this course to explain how they, too, might
account for the social order of the lads and their world. Explain the theories
thoroughly with supporting detail from the excerpts of the theorists (i.e. not the
commentary by Hechter and Horne) as you apply them to the case. - In Chapter 18, “The Live-and-Let-Live System in Trench Warfare in WWI,” by
Robert Axelrod (Hechter and Horne 2009), Axelrod describes the case of trench
warfare during WWI as an example of how the social order can arise spontaneously in
social life. Explain how this case is an example of spontaneous order. Then, choose
two different theoretical perspectives from the fve we have considered during this
course to explain how they, too, might account for what happened in the trenches on
the Western Front during WWI. Explain the theories thoroughly with supporting detail
from the excerpts of the theorists (i.e. not the commentary by Hechter and Horne) as
you apply them to the case. - In Chapter 31, “The Peace in the Feud,” by Max Gluckman (Hechter and Horne
2009), the tribes and clans of the Nuer demonstrate a case of little or no government.
Explain how the theories of networks account for the social order that exists among the
Nuer. Then, choose two different theoretical perspectives from the fve we have
considered during this course to explain how they, too, might account for the relative
lack of government among the Nuer. Explain the theories thoroughly with supporting
detail from the excerpts of the theorists (i.e. not the commentary by Hechter and
Horne) as you apply them to the case.
For all essays, be as specifc and clear as possible and be careful to consider only those
theoretical arguments that are relevant to your analysis. Each essay should be about 4-5
double-spaced, typewritten pages (using normal 12-point font and 1” margins) for a total
of about 8-10 pages. Provide a bibliography at the end of each essay.
Good luck!
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