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THE BRITANNICA GUIDE TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCES: SOCIOLOGY

Sociology

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<P>Sociology, the study of human behavior in social groups, is a relatively recent discipline within the social sciences, which examine human behavior, culture, and society using scientific methodology in both research and analysis. This resource explains the rise of the social sciences, in particular sociology, charting the history of the discipline and its founders. The key principles and fundamental theories are examined in detail, and the contemporary status of sociology and today's major players are noted. Readers will also learn the importance of methodology in sociology and all social sciences.</P>

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction.
1: What are the Social Sciences?.
2: What is Sociology?.
3: The Origins of Sociology.
4: Early Sociological Theories.
5: Major Modern Developments.
6: Methodological Considerations in Sociology.
7: The Status of Contemporary Sociology.
Conclusion.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.

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