This dimension places a social theorist in the years they were actually active. Wikipedia records Durkheim lived from "15 April 1858" until his death in 1917, publishing his major works across the 1890s and into the early 20th century. Browsing by era sets a theorist alongside the peers who were writing during the same period.
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1. Wikipedia: Sociology
WikipediaSociology, lead section, era sentence
The term sociology was coined in the late 18th century to describe the scientific study of society.
Sociology, lead section, definition sentence
Sociology is the scientific study of human society that focuses on human social behaviour, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life.
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