Introduction to the Science of Sociology: Development of Modern Philosophies of Society, With Special Reference to Comte Sch�ffle, Bluntchli, Lieber, Lotze, Spencer and Ward (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Albion W. Small

9780331430196: Introduction to the Science of Sociology: Development of Modern Philosophies of Society, With Special Reference to Comte Sch�ffle, Bluntchli, Lieber, Lotze, Spencer and Ward (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331430193 ISBN 13: 9780331430196

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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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.

How sociology combines insights from psychology, history, ethics, and economics to study human society.
The aim to chart social statics and social dynamics, including how progress happens and where adjustments are needed.
Different social types and metamorphoses, such as militant and industrial structures, and how they change over time.
How individuals and states relate, and what shapes national power, culture, and freedom.

Ideal for readers of sociology, social philosophy, and students seeking a compact, classroom-friendly introduction to the field.

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