Dynamic Sociology, or Applied Social Science as Based upon Statical Sociology and the Less Complex Sciences
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Dynamic Sociology, or Applied Social Science as Based upon Statical Sociology and the Less Complex Sciences, is an influential 1883 work by sociologist Lester Frank Ward that argues for the scientific planning and direction of society to promote social progress.
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Target entity: Dynamic Sociology, or Applied Social Science as Based upon Statical Sociology and the Less Complex Sciences Context triple: [Dynamic Sociology, hasAlternativeName, Dynamic Sociology, or Applied Social Science as Based upon Statical Sociology and the Less Complex Sciences]
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The Methodology of the Social Sciences
The Methodology of the Social Sciences is a foundational work by Max Weber that articulates his influential theories on social science methodology, including concepts like ideal types, value neutrality, and the interpretive understanding of social action.
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Introduction to Mathematical Sociology
Introduction to Mathematical Sociology is a foundational book that systematically applies mathematical models and formal reasoning to the study of social structures and processes.
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The Study of Sociology
The Study of Sociology is an 1873 work by Herbert Spencer that lays out his early systematic approach to sociological theory and methodology.
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The Principles of Sociology
The Principles of Sociology is a foundational 19th-century work by Herbert Spencer that systematically applies evolutionary theory to the study and organization of human societies.
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Structure and Process in Modern Societies
Structure and Process in Modern Societies is a sociological work by Talcott Parsons that elaborates his structural-functional theory by examining how social structures and processes interact in contemporary societies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Dynamic Sociology, or Applied Social Science as Based upon Statical Sociology and the Less Complex Sciences Target entity description: Dynamic Sociology, or Applied Social Science as Based upon Statical Sociology and the Less Complex Sciences, is an influential 1883 work by sociologist Lester Frank Ward that argues for the scientific planning and direction of society to promote social progress.
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A.
The Methodology of the Social Sciences
The Methodology of the Social Sciences is a foundational work by Max Weber that articulates his influential theories on social science methodology, including concepts like ideal types, value neutrality, and the interpretive understanding of social action.
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B.
Introduction to Mathematical Sociology
Introduction to Mathematical Sociology is a foundational book that systematically applies mathematical models and formal reasoning to the study of social structures and processes.
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C.
The Study of Sociology
The Study of Sociology is an 1873 work by Herbert Spencer that lays out his early systematic approach to sociological theory and methodology.
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D.
The Principles of Sociology
The Principles of Sociology is a foundational 19th-century work by Herbert Spencer that systematically applies evolutionary theory to the study and organization of human societies.
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E.
Structure and Process in Modern Societies
Structure and Process in Modern Societies is a sociological work by Talcott Parsons that elaborates his structural-functional theory by examining how social structures and processes interact in contemporary societies.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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sociology book ⓘ |
| advocates |
planned social intervention
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use of science to solve social problems ⓘ |
| argues |
education is a primary tool for social progress
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government should actively promote welfare and progress ⓘ human intelligence can consciously direct social evolution ⓘ |
| author | Lester Frank Ward ⓘ |
| centralConcept | telesis ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| criticizes | social Darwinism ⓘ |
| describedAs |
early statement of progressive social thought in the United States
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foundational work of American sociology ⓘ |
| field |
social philosophy
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sociology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
application of scientific method to society
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relationship between statical and dynamic sociology ⓘ |
| genre |
social science
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sociology ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Volume I
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Volume II ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | late 19th century ⓘ |
| influenced |
American Progressive Era thought
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development of American sociology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Auguste Comte
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Herbert Spencer ⓘ evolutionary theory ⓘ positivism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
applied sociology
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social evolution ⓘ social planning ⓘ social progress ⓘ social reform ⓘ |
| opposes | laissez-faire social theory ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication | New York City ⓘ |
| proposes |
scientific planning of society
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state-directed social progress ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1883 ⓘ |
| publisher |
D. Appleton and Company
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linked to:
D. Appleton & Company
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| structure | two-volume treatise ⓘ |
| subtitle | Applied Social Science as Based upon Statical Sociology and the Less Complex Sciences ⓘ |
| theoreticalBasis |
less complex sciences
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statical sociology ⓘ |
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