Sociology as a Discipline
Sociology is a fundamental Social Science discipline that examines the the collective dimensions of human social behaviors from routine conduct to patterned communications. Sociology is the study of human interactions - family life, religion, collective behavior, social class systems, population growth, the socialization process, deviant behaviors, social problems, international development and global relations. Studies of the history of social thought, social theory, methods of social research and social statistics offer revealing perspectives on the social world.The range of the discipline is vast, and applications of sociological knowledge are found in numerous settings, from small groups in local communities to the global system.
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Last updated on September 9, 2003