Social science
Social Science
Social Science (pronounced: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsaɪəns/) is a major category of academic disciplines, concerned with society and the relationships among individuals within a society. The term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology, the original "science of society", established in the 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Social Science" is a combination of two words: "social" derived from the Latin word "socius" meaning companion or associate, and "science" derived from the Latin word "scientia" meaning knowledge.
Related Terms
- Sociology: The study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life.
- Anthropology: The scientific study of humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present.
- Psychology: The science of behavior and mind, including conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought.
- Economics: The social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
- Political Science: The study of politics and power from domestic, international, and comparative perspectives.
- Geography: The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
- History: The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Social science
- Wikipedia's article - Social science
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