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the study of social systems as they exist at a given time. Cf. social dynamics.[1850-55]
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Social statics — Statics Stat ics ( [i^]ks), n. [Cf. F. statique, Gr. statikh the art of weighing, fr. statiko s. See {Static}.] That branch of mechanics which treats of the equilibrium of forces, or relates to bodies as held at rest by the forces acting on them; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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social statics and social dynamics — See Comte, Auguste … Dictionary of sociology
Statics — Stat ics ( [i^]ks), n. [Cf. F. statique, Gr. statikh the art of weighing, fr. statiko s. See {Static}.] That branch of mechanics which treats of the equilibrium of forces, or relates to bodies as held at rest by the forces acting on them;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
social dynamics — noun plural but often singular in construction : a branch of social physics that deals with the laws, forces, and phenomena of change in society * * * Sociol. the study of social processes, esp. social change. Cf. social statics. [1835 45] … Useful english dictionary
social physics — noun plural but usually singular in construction 1. : the science of social phenomena subject to invariable natural laws compare social dynamics, social statics 2. : the quantitative study of human society : social statistics … Useful english dictionary
social dynamics — Sociol. the study of social processes, esp. social change. Cf. social statics. [1835 45] * * * … Universalium
social science — social scientist. 1. the study of society and social behavior. 2. a science or field of study, as history, economics, etc., dealing with an aspect of society or forms of social activity. [1775 85] * * * Any discipline or branch of science that… … Universalium
