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Sociology is Coined
The term of Sociology is coined by French philosopher Auguste Comte. He was a founder of the discipline of sociology and of the doctrine of positivism. Comte may also be considered to be regarded as the first philosopher of science in the modern sense of the term. -
Karl Heinrich Marx
German Philosopher, Karl Heinrich Marx, was known as a major economist, historian, and sociologist. Marx's ideas played a significant role in the developement of the socialist movement and social science. Marx's many theories collectively became to be known as Marxisms. -
Emile Durkheim
French Sociologist mainly known for establishing academic disapline. Much of Durkheim's work was concerned with how societies could maintain their integrity and coherence in modernity. Working with Karl Marx and Max Weber, Durkheim would be considered as the "father" of sociology. -
Industrial Revolution of Europe
In terms of social structure, the Industrial Revolution witnessed the uprising of a middle class of industrialists and businessmen over a landed class of nobility and gentry. Ordinary working people found increased opportunities for employment in the new mills and factories, but these were often under strict working conditions with long hours of labor dominated by a pace set by machinary. However, harsh working conditions were prevalent long before the Industrial Revolution took place. Pre-indus -
Eric Klinenberg
An American sociologist and a scholar of urban studies, culture, and media. He is best known for his contributions as a public sociologist. Today, Klinenberg is currently a Professor of Sociology, Public Policy, and Media, Culture, and Communications at New York University
