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Introductiontosocialscience 111008005740 Phpapp02

The document discusses social science as the fields of scholarship that study human society and behavior. It notes several key disciplines, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The document then covers the history and development of social science, contrasting it with natural science and the humanities. It provides examples of important approaches to social science research, such as functionalism, conflict theory, exchange theory, and symbolic interaction theory.

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Introductiontosocialscience 111008005740 Phpapp02

The document discusses social science as the fields of scholarship that study human society and behavior. It notes several key disciplines, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The document then covers the history and development of social science, contrasting it with natural science and the humanities. It provides examples of important approaches to social science research, such as functionalism, conflict theory, exchange theory, and symbolic interaction theory.

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1 Introduction

The social sciences are the fields of scholarship that


study society. "Social science" is commonly used as an
umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the
natural sciences.
These include: anthropology, archaeology, business
administration, communication, criminology, economics,
education, government, linguistics, international relations,
political science, sociology and, in some contexts,
geography, history, law, and psychology.
Social Problems and Social Science

the connection between social science and social problems


should be a high priority for all of us -- social scientists and citizens
alike.

Example : Poverty and Social Science (Economics)


Social Problems and Social Science

the connection between social science and social problems


should be a high priority for all of us -- social scientists and citizens
alike.

Example : Poverty and Social Science (Economics)


2. Meaning of Social Science, Natural Science and Humanities

1. Social Science :
The field of human knowledge that deals with all aspects
of the group life of human beings. So it is subject to
change with the changes the human behavior.
Behavioural sciences
2. Meaning of Social Science, Natural Science and Humanities

2. Natural Science:
a branch of science that seeks to elucidate the rules that govern the
natural world by using the Empirical and Scientific method.

Subject areas:
• Physics
•Chemistry
•Biology
•Earth science
•Astronomy
2. Meaning of Social Science, Natural Science and Humanities

3. Humanities
are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods
that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative.

• ancient and modern Languages,


•Visual and Performing Arts such as music
• Theatre Arts.
• literature, history, philosophy, religion.
3. History of Social Science
3. History of Social Science

•The history of the social sciences begins in the roots of ancient


philosophy.
•In Ancient history, there was no difference between
mathematics and
the study of history, poetry or politics.
•The term "social science" may refer either to the specific sciences of
society established by thinkers such as Comte, Durkheim, Marx, and
Weber, or more generally to all disciplines outside of noble science and
arts.
4. Various Social Science Disciplines
4. Various Social Science Disciplines

•Anthropology •Psychology
•Business studies •Public administration
•Economics •Sociology
•Education •International studies
•Geography •Library Science
•History
•Industrial relations
•Law
•Philosophy
•Political science
4. Important Social Science Disciplines

•Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic "science
of man," - a science of the totality
of human existence.

1. Physical Anthropology
2. Cultural Anthropology
4. Various Social Science Disciplines

•Economics
is the social science that analyzes the production,
distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Queen of social Science


4. Various Social Science Disciplines

Geography

Geography is the science that studies the lands, features,


inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. As "the bridge between the
human and physical sciences

Physical Geography: environment


and how space is created, viewed and
managed by humans as well as the
influence humans have on the space they Human Geography examines the
occupy natural environment and how the
climate, vegetation & life, soil,
water and landforms are
produced and interact.
4. Various Social Science Disciplines

•History
Is the study of past of human in the world.
4. Various Social Science Disciplines

•Political Science
Is the study of social arrangement to maintain peace and
order within a society.
State, Politics, power, Law and ideology are components of
Political science
4. Various Social Science Disciplines

•Psychology
Is the study of human soul/ mind/ behavior/ personality
and how these are effected by individuals environment
4. Various Social Science Disciplines

•Sociology
Is the study of human social relationship or social system or human
group behavior. Sociology is the systematic study of society and human
social action.
5. Approaches of Research in Social Science
5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

1. The functionalist theory


approach
2. The conflict theory approach
3. The exchange theory approach
4. The symbolic interaction theory approach
5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

1. The functionalist theory


approach
Structural functionalism is a broad perspective in
sociology and anthropology which sets out to
interpret society as a structure with interrelated
parts. Emile Durkheim
5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

2. The conflict theory approach

Conflict theory is most commonly associated with Karl Marx (1818-83).


Based on a dialectical materialist account history, Marxism posited
that capitalism, like previous socioeconomic systems, would inevitably
produce internal tensions leading to its own destruction.

The history of all existing society is the


history of class struggles.
5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

2. The conflict theory approach

The history of all existing society is the


history of class struggles.
5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

3. The exchange theory approach

The theory grew out of the intersection of


economics, psychology and sociology. According to Hormans
, it was developed to understand the social behavior of humans
in economic undertakings.
5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

4. The symbolic interaction theory approach

6.Conclusion
6.Conclusion

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