{"product_id":"folkways","title":"Folkways: A Study or Mores, Manners, Customs \u0026 Morals | William Graham Sumner | 2002 | Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"toggle-content\"\u003eauthor'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860346528110,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8649\/0734\/files\/23_0f25e334-4546-493e-bc06-9139e278b8cf.png?v=1780097334","url":"https:\/\/www.haus-of-darkness.com\/products\/folkways","provider":"Haus of Darkness, Haus of Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}