Sociology
| Definition: |
A social science dealing with group relationships, patterns of collective behavior, and social organization. |
| Notes: |
IM: SPEC with SPEC qualif; for "sociological aspects of", NIM with no qualif; Manual 30.5; /methods: probably SOCIOMETRIC TECHNIQUES; DF: SOCIOL |
| Also Called: |
General Social Development and Population,Social Characteristics |
Sociology Categories.
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Sociology, Medical - The study of the social determinants and social effects of health and disease, and of the social structure of medical institutions or professions. |
Sociology Definitions and Terms
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