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- DictionarySo·cial sci·ence/ˌsōSHəl ˈsīəns/
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- 1. the scientific study of human society and social relationships.
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Academic disciplines concerned with society and the relationships between individuals in society
Social science is one of the branches of science, devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies. The term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology, the original "science of society", established in the 18th century. In addition to sociology, it now encompasses a wide array of academic disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, e... Wikipedia