Encyclopaedia of Sociology and Social Work (Vol. 2 set) - Hardcover

Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science-a term with which it is sometimes synonymous-that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social activity, often with the goal of applying such knowledge to the pursuit of social welfare. Subject matter ranges from the micro level of agency and interaction to the macro level of systems and social structures. Sociology is both typically and methodologically a very broad discipline. Its traditional focuses have included social stratification (i.e., class ), social mobility, religion, secularization, law, culture, deviance, and modernity in general, while approaches have included both qualitative and qualitative research techniques. The book endeavors to provide all requirements of students and teachers to enable them to achieve success in social work and related activities. If it provides all requirements of students and teachers to enable them to achieve success in social work and related activities. If it proves to be of little value of the readers, all efforts and hardships of the author will amply be awarded.