Societies
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A society is a group of humans that form a semi-closed
system, in which most interactions are with other people belonging to
the group. A society is a network of relationships between people.
A society is an interdependent community.
The name was historically applied to the community formed by all the nationals
of a country - a questionable idea now thanks to globalization. Some, like Margaret Thatcher, deny they exist at all. Societies are the main subject of study of social sciences.
Also, some groups apply the title "society" to themselves, as
the "American Society of Mathematics". This is most common in commerce,
in which a partnership between investors to start a business
is usually called a "society".
See evolution of societies, Information society, social capital
Sources
- Definition of Society (social)
- Learning Commons - What is Culture ? - Glossary Item - Society
Referenced By
Class H: Social sciences (Library of Congress classification) | Library of Congress Classification/Class H -- Social sciences | Library of Congress Classification:Class H -- Social sciences
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