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1. Where was Martineau born?

Neasden NottinghamNorwich


2. Which 19th century French sociologist's work did Martineau translate into English?
Saint-Simon Comte  DurkheimTarde


3. What was the name of the philosophy of human development that Martineau used in her work?
Evolutionary Unnaturalism Evolutionary Naturalism Evolutionary Metaphysics


4. What analogy does Martineau use to describe the role of the sociologist when s/he is investigating social life?
Police Officer Traveller Journalist


5. Which of the quotes below is attributable to Martineau?
"Society is a rather large group of people" "Society is a configuration of morals and manners" "Society is an aggregate of individuals."


6. What for Martineau is a 'social thing'?
A museum in which society keeps its cultural treasures A social institution/structure which is said to express the common beliefs of a society  Buildings in which people interact.


7. In her book, Society in America, what two social groups does Martineau argue suffer economic and political significant inequalities in that country?
Women and the French  Women and black slaves Jews and women


8. What are the two major principles that sociologists should adopt as fundamental to their outlook and perspective on the people they are studying?
Impartiality and apathyImpartiality and Empathy Partiality and Entropy


9. What did Martineau suggest to be the role of sociology in society?

To serve the nation-state Provide jobs for sociologists A critique of domination in society


10. Where did Martineau retire to?
The Peak District The Lake District Neasden