Chapter 1. An Introduction to Sociology 1.1. What Is Sociology? Dictionaries define sociology as the systematic study of society and social interaction. The word “sociology” is derived from the Latin word socius (companion) and the Greek word logos (speech or reason), which together mean “reasoned speech or discourse about companionship.” How can the experience of companionship or togetherness be put into words and explained? While this is a starting point for the discipline, sociology is actual
| Category | social-sciences |
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| Subject | Sociology |
| Year | 2023 |
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| Chapters | 51 |
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| Institution | Thompson Rivers University |
| License | Creative Commons - Attribution - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |