According to Tiryakian, What Makes a Sociological Work a Classic

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to Tiryakian, what makes a sociological work a classic? Select all, but only those that apply.

• A) It is considered a "must read" for new sociologists.
• B) It demonstrates the imaginative power of sociology.
• C) It is useful to contemporary theorists and researchers.
• D) It is considered a "must reread" by older sociologists.

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Definitions:

Intent

The state of mind directing a person's actions towards a specific objective or goal, especially relevant in determining the legal implications of those actions.

Defamation

A false statement presented as fact that causes injury to the reputation of a person or entity, categorized into slander (spoken) and libel (written).

Privileged Speech

Speech that is protected from legal action, often within specific contexts like parliamentary proceedings or legal advice between a client and their attorney.

Intentional Infliction

A tort action for engaging in extreme and outrageous conduct that intentionally or recklessly causes severe emotional distress to another.