What is Social Science (2nd Edition)

Author: Sha Yiren et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Generally speaking, the social sciences include disciplines such as sociology, political science, law, and economics. However, their extensive content can be daunting for general readers. Therefore, publishing a unified textbook on the social sciences to give us an overview of the field and equip us with a comprehensive ability to observe and adapt to society has become an urgent issue. This book aims to address this problem. Eleven experts with diverse academic backgrounds meticulously planned and individually wrote about their respective fields, extracting fundamental themes from specific social science disciplines and establishing systematic connections between them. Through concise explanations, it provides an appropriate shortcut for readers to gain a deeper understanding of the entire social sciences. The book is rich in content, lucid in language, and serves as a very practical textbook for social advancement. It aims not only to help us absorb and understand relevant social science concepts but also to enable us to apply social science research methods to analyze our own social environment. It guides us to enhance our critical thinking skills, thereby comprehensively improving our ability to observe and adapt to society.