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- Term coined by Auguste Comte in 1838Ryerson University: Sociology
- Comes from from the Latin words socius (companion) and logos (knowledge)Ryerson University: Sociology
- Evidence of early Greek sociological theory in work of PlatoPre-Sociological Influences and Why did Sociology Emerge?
- Developed as a scientific discipline in early 1800s during the Age of EnlightenmentRyerson University: Sociology
- Includes studies of individuals as well as groups and societies
- Related to Social Psychology, which includes elements of both Psychology and Sociology
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Sociology is the study of human society. This social science focuses on how people interact in the context of groups and organizations. It is often integrated with other disciplines like Psychology, in order to study how these fields influence, and are influenced by, society.
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Notable Sociologists
- August Comte
- Herbert Spencer
- Karl Marx
- Émile Durkheim
- Max Weber
- Lester Frank Ward
- William Graham Sumner
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Sociology Questions
Would you take a special subject sociology class that required you to visit a prison and interview a serial killer? 5 AnswersI have been in many prisons, and I recommend to people that if they get the chance, they should see one (even if it's closed, as in Alcatraz or the old Montana ... read more
Does anyone know of a great expert on sex and relationships, such as a psychologist or professor of sociology? 1 AnswerThere is a really great book by Dr. Kevin Leman called "Sheet Music, Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage. There is also Gary Chapman's "The Fi... read more
Did John Henry Johnson attend UC Berkeley in the mid to late 60s? 4 AnswersI actually saw this guy play (talk about old!), but don't remember details about his background. Well, both Wikipedia and the Pro Football Hall of Fame sites i... read more


