Encyclopaedia of Teaching of Sociology (Theories and Approaches to Sociology)

Sociology is distinguished by tow characteristics. Firstly, its approach to phenomena the approach of science, and second, by its subject matter human interaction. In brief, Sociology is the scientific study of human interaction. In brief, Sociology is the scientific study of human interaction. Sociology, does not however, study everything that happens in society or under social conditions. For example sociologists study religio only in so far as it affects social relationship, i.e. the relationship of man to man, of one group to another, or of one group to the whole society. In other words, sociology is concerned with the 'Whole of human society. The value of Sociology lies in the fact that it keeps us up-to-date on modern situations; it contributes in making good citizens; it contributes to the solution of community problems; it helps the individual find his relation to society; it identifies good government with community and it helps one to understand causes of things and so on. The question of the importance of Sociology is today not a question of the importance of Sociology is today not a question of the importance of Sociology is today not a question of whether or not we should have it but a question of how the knowledge acquired by it can be used This work is designed to bring Together succinct Information on all fundamental issues concerned with sociology with particular emphasis on teaching aspect of the subject.