The Moral Order: An Introduction to the Human Situation

摘要: A distinguished cross-cultural researcher presents a brave, heartfelt and exciting challenge to the social sciences: creation of an international, moral order. He advocates use research uncover common core values morality. This would then be used ameliorate problems guide policy in light those values. shows his procedures at work study ten major personal ills, such as mental illness, divorce, sex roles, child abuse. His leads him inexorably concept moralnet -- group that provides support. When these are disrupted, aggravated or even created. 'The Naroll fits well with earlier sociologists. But is considerably more comprehensive rich. brings whole world into perspective. model for order theory universal one...' Norwegian Medical Journal, 1983 book The Moral Order recommended reading...because it gives us guidelines future development our society.' Aftenposten, Oslo 'This significant book: focuses on important set problems, treats them considerable originality care. will stimulate good deal topics raises.' Anthropology Humanism Quarterly, Vol 8 No 4, December extraordinary its range, life world, purpose. Sometimes appears charmingly naive, but whole, author's strength purpose grasp basics admirable.' Sociology, September/October '...a highly informative useful book.' Ethics, January 1985