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The Open University
Why is Sociology Important? What have been the key trends in social sciences? Sociology is the academic study of social behavior, including its origins, development, organization, and institutions. Social science uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order; social disorder and social change but is this method of exploring our world still relevant today? In this series of interviews Thinking Allowed presenter and sociologist Laurie Taylor discusses the importance of sociology and gives a personal perspective on his experience with the subject
Transcript -- Laurie Taylor explains how we can use sociology to challenge conventional thinking
Laurie Taylor answers the first part of a student question about academics and politicians working together
Transcript -- Laurie Taylor answers the first part of a student question about academics and politicians working together
Laurie Taylor answers the first part of a student question about the gaps between politics and academic findings
Transcript -- Laurie Taylor answers the first part of a student question about the gaps between politics and academic findings
Laurie Taylor identifies what he feels are the key trends in his field since he entered it
Transcript -- Laurie Taylor identifies what he feels are the key trends in his field since he entered it