Social Science Tutorial (Revised Edition)

Author: Wu Fangtong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The research object of sociology is the conditions for the sound operation of society, which is essentially "three types of coordination." The content, chapter order, and system of this book are arranged based on this principle. The prevailing view in China's sociology field is that sociology is one of the fundamental disciplines, serving as the foundation for the formation and development of other disciplines. Sociology has close relationships with many other disciplines. Its main characteristics are breadth, holism, practicality, diversity, and agility, while its functions can be divided into three levels. Sociology emerged in the mid-19th century, with two major systems: Western sociology and Marxist sociology. Introduced to China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sociology has achieved remarkable progress since its reconstruction in 1979: it is essential to continue promoting the sinicization of sociology.