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Sociology: scientific study of social interactions and social organization
Rigorous and systematic
Basic or applied research
Central to world health and science agenda
Powerful scientific tool
The Origins of Sociology Lecture
Founder of Sociology by Nicole Apostolakos
Sociology: scientific study of social interactions and social organization
Rigorous and systematic
Basic or applied research
Central to world health and science agenda
Powerful scientific tool
The Origins of Sociology Lecture
Founder of Sociology by Nicole Apostolakos
1. How can minor actions generate major results?
2. How can our actions positively or negatively affect those around us?_______________ |
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_______________ Audio Link: Why A Sociologist Is Part Of Building A Better Power Grid
Description: The audio discusses the job of a sociologist in designing a new power grid. 1. Why are sociologists an important part of a team when building a power grid? 2. Which theories could play a role when sociologists reflect on how to make the power system more efficient and responsive for people to use? |
The term sociological imagination was coined by the American sociologist C. Wright Mills in 1959. According to Mills, the sociological imagination could help individuals cope with the social world by helping them to step outside of their personal worldview and thus seeing the events and social structure that influence their behavior, attitudes, and culture. The term sociological imagination refers to the ability to see the connection between individual experiences and social forces. |