Explore how the science of sociology began shaping modern thought about society and welfare.
This nonfiction guide presents an outline for studying sociology through key theses and contrasting views. It surveys how social phenomena arise from human groups, institutions, and evolving culture. The material emphasizes comparing different thinkers and methods, with a focus on practical understanding of social life today.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a milestone in the development of the human sciences, first developed the concept and framework for the discipline of Sociology, the study of societies and their behavior. The author, widely credited as the "father of sociology," examines the history of thought in relation to social and scientific inquiry, proposing that all knowledge falls into three main categories: theological (based on dogma), metaphysical (based on abstract principles), and positive (based on scientific method). His concept of a "hierarchy of sciences" placed sociology at the pinnacle of scientific thought, a position it largely retains today. This pioneering work set the stage for a wide-ranging examination of social dynamics, and its insights continue to inform contemporary sociological theory. 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 9781332597406_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332597406
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332597406
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