Sociology |
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| Editor:
| Alexander, Stephanie J. |
| Series title: | The Britannica Guide to the Social Sciences Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62275-705-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $75.64 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionSociology, 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.