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Sociology & Anthropology

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Sociology as defined by
Dictionary.com: the science or study of the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society; the science of the fundamental laws of social relations, institutions, etc.

Anthropology as defined by Dictionary.com

  1. the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
  2. the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.
  3. the science of humans and their works.
  4. Also called philosophical anthropology. the study of the nature and essence of humankind.