Discover how history and sociology work together to explain society and guide good citizenship.
The book introduces the study of history and sociology as companion disciplines. It explains why universities expand these fields beyond old boundaries and how historical study can inform modern life, government, and public action. It also outlines how history connects with other sciences, such as philology, law, and art, to interpret culture, institutions, and social change.
- Understand history as more than a simple narrative, including records, artifacts, and the life of societies.
- See how history and sociology relate to philology, law, and the arts, and why these links matter to understanding people.
- Learn why historical study aims to strengthen citizenship, policy, and social life.
- Explore how sociology is shaping its place in education and why disciplined methods matter.
Ideal for readers of history, sociology, and educators seeking a foundational overview of how these fields illuminate present life and governance.
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Topical A nalysis. SELECTED REFERENCES. INTRODUCTION. THE NATURE OF HISTORY. The complex nature of history. History as prose narrative. Rhetorical history. The earliest conception of history. The scientific conception of history. The relation of historical study to natural science. The philosophic conception of history. History as the education of humanity. History deals with the present as well as the past. THE SCOPE OF HISTORY. No satisfactory comprehensive definition of history. The narration of events. History as politics. Practical politics not necessarily included. Comparative politics or institutional history. The science of government. Comparative jurisprudence. Economic politics. Comparative religions. A nthropology. Ethnology. Geography and history. Chronology a small but essential part of history. The pliilosophy of history. Historical criticism. Numismatics. Sociology as a branch of history. Social statistics. THE RELATION OF HISTORY TO OTHER SCIENCES. The relation to philology. The relation of history to law. Art and architecture as aids to the study of history. THE PROVINCE AND THE STUDY OP SOCIOLOGY. The progress of sociological studies. The general use of the term sociology. The specific use of the term. Analysis of the study of sociology. Sociology as a philosophy of society. Historical and descriptive sociology. Practical or applied sociology. The history of sociology. Suggested course of study. METHODS OF WRITING HISTORY. The old style of writing history. The reformed style of writing history. The tendency toward social and economic life. Specialization in history-writing. METHODS OF STUDYING HISTORY. Recent progress in historical instruction. The topical method. The scientific aspects of the study of history. The modern seminary. BENEFITS OF HISTORICAL STUDY. Excellent study for discipline and culture. History deafe with man, the greatest
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book expounds the evolution of historical studies in higher education and the use of sociology as an adjunct science to further refine the interpretation of history. The author analyzes the differences between various interpretations of history to show how these changes in outlook expanded the discipline to let sociologists use historical principles in their investigations of societal norms and trends. The book also includes specific recommendations for organizing historical studies in higher education to provide a better understanding of the human condition. The guide includes suggested texts for further reading, and this detailed analysis makes it an essential resource for any student of sociology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330012970_0
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