Sociology and Societal Improvements

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This paper discusses the importance of the study of sociology in terms of how information collected can be used to make social changes and improvements. Both Marx and Weber are discussed and analyzed in terms of theories and approaches that help to identify social issues and potential solutions to the problem. There is also mention in this article of Mead's and Durkheim's approach to understanding society.

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"According to some experts, sociology is the study of the science of society and explores the influences and consequences of social behavior and social interactions. The roots of sociology are in the social philosophy of nineteenth-century Europe when Auguste Comte and others tried to use scientific principles to understand social changes precipitated by the Industrial Revolution. Some researchers suggest that the purpose for studying sociology is to determine and understanding the issues of social forces that act upon human behavior and how we can use this information to make societal improvements."

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