Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Cerebellum Corp
• VHS Release Date: April 3, 2000
• Run Time: 320 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 6305214395
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,912 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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The Standard Deviants, a troupe of energetic young performers whose offbeat presentations are designed to make serious academic subjects memorable, present a two-hour introduction to sociology in this video. Using a variety of skits (including an X-Files spoof), the basic concepts of the subject are presented in as lively a manner as possible. Even Dr. Ruth Westheimer appears throughout the tape, offering help with definitions and perspective on particular concepts. Various pioneers of sociology are briefly profiled and their contributions explained. Societal organizations and cultures are discussed in some depth, with the performers appearing in skits that illustrate essential concepts. The typical approach of the Standard Deviants is keep the teaching unorthodox enough that it will be memorable, and while imparting sociological knowledge, they're not afraid to put on outlandish costumes, deliver bad jokes, and toss around off-the-wall pop culture references. A fair amount of text appears on screen, but lively computer graphics and animations keep things interesting to the eye. This isn't meant to be a comprehensive course in sociology, but the material has all been approved by an academic panel, and as a review course this is cogently delivered body of material. --Robert J. McNamara

Product Description

The study of society and social relationships, Sociology Part 1 illustrates sociological perspective, culture, social structure, and social groups. The Standard Deviants will also introduce you to prominent sociologists Karl Marx, Max Weber, Harriet Martineau, George Herbert Mead, and more. This tape is perfect for people who are taking a Sociology class, or those who are interested in learning about human society. BONUS: includes special guest host Dr. Ruth Westheimer!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great overview of Sociology, August 11, 2009

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Alex C. Cullison "obie-wan-kenobi" (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Standard Deviants: Sociology, Part 1 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video by the Standard Deviants is very good at providing an overview of Sociology.

If you were thinking about studying sociology or wanted to know more about the subject, this is an excellent foundation.

I am not sure it would help you pass a test or provide enough theory to "test out" of the course. It does provide a good overview of the subject matter.