Social Sciences
Sociology came to be established as an independent and a separate social science in the middle of the 19th century. Various factors paved the way for its emergence. Ian Robertson in his book "sociology" [pages: 11-12] has mentioned of three factors that hastened the process of the establishment of sociology as a separate science. They are,
- Sociology Is Relatively An Abstract Science And Not A Concrete Science
This does not mean that sociology is an art and not a science. Nor does it mean, it is unnecessarily complicated and unduly difficult. It only means that Sociology is not interested in concrete manifestation of human events. It is more concerned with...
- Definition Of Sociology
'Sociology' which had once been treated as social philosophy, or the philosophy of the history, emerged as an independent social science in 19th century. Auguste Comte, a Frenchman, is traditionally considered to be the father of sociology. Comte...
- Industrial Revolution And Industrialisation
Industrial Revolution that took place first in England during 18th century brought about sweeping changes throughout Europe. Never before in history did social changes take place on such a massive scale. Sociology emerged in the context of the sweeping...
- Sociology
Sociology joined the family of social sciences relatively at a later stage i.e. in the 19th century, for it had no independent existence before. In fact, sociology began to emerge as an independent and separate discipline only around the middle of the...
- Sociology As A Social Science
Sociology is one of the members of the family of Social Sciences. As a young Social Science, it has acquired a distinct status for itself. Its importance and practical usefulness are widely recognised today. Like all other Social Sciences, Sociology...
Social Sciences
Factors Contributing to the Emergence of Society
Sociology came to be established as an independent and a separate social science in the middle of the 19th century. Various factors paved the way for its emergence. Ian Robertson in his book "sociology" [pages: 11-12] has mentioned of three factors that hastened the process of the establishment of sociology as a separate science. They are,
- Industrial Revolution and Industrialisation.
- Inspiration from the Growth of Natural Sciences.
- Inspiration provided by the radically diverse societies and cultures of the colonial empires.
- Sociology Is Relatively An Abstract Science And Not A Concrete Science
This does not mean that sociology is an art and not a science. Nor does it mean, it is unnecessarily complicated and unduly difficult. It only means that Sociology is not interested in concrete manifestation of human events. It is more concerned with...
- Definition Of Sociology
'Sociology' which had once been treated as social philosophy, or the philosophy of the history, emerged as an independent social science in 19th century. Auguste Comte, a Frenchman, is traditionally considered to be the father of sociology. Comte...
- Industrial Revolution And Industrialisation
Industrial Revolution that took place first in England during 18th century brought about sweeping changes throughout Europe. Never before in history did social changes take place on such a massive scale. Sociology emerged in the context of the sweeping...
- Sociology
Sociology joined the family of social sciences relatively at a later stage i.e. in the 19th century, for it had no independent existence before. In fact, sociology began to emerge as an independent and separate discipline only around the middle of the...
- Sociology As A Social Science
Sociology is one of the members of the family of Social Sciences. As a young Social Science, it has acquired a distinct status for itself. Its importance and practical usefulness are widely recognised today. Like all other Social Sciences, Sociology...