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The Britannica guide to the social sciences : sociology / edited by Stephanie J. Alexander.

Contributor(s): New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, c2016Edition: First editionDescription: xiv, 144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781622755554
Other title:
  • Sociology
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 301 .B862so 2016
LOC classification:
  • HM585 .S61586 2016
Summary: "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." --WorldCat
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Reference Main Library High School - Reference 301 .B862so 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 0117901

Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-139) and index

"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." --WorldCat

Young Adult

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