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According to James High's classification of Social Sciences, which of the following is included?

ABiology

BPhysics

CSociology

DMathematics

Answer:

C. Sociology

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DEFINITION :: SOCIAL SCIENCE

  • James High, defines Social Sciences as those bodies of learning and study recognise the simultaneous and mutual action of physical and non-physical which produce social reaction.

  • Classification for Social Sciences given by James High will give us a picture of this conception; They are, History (man's story). Anthropology (man's Geography (man's abode), Political Science (man's order). Sociology (man's association) Economics (man's subsistence) and Psychology (man's behaviour).

  • Charles Beard's :: Social Sciences are a body of knowledge and thought pertaining to human affairs.

DEFINITION :: SOCIAL STUDIES

  • John V. Michaelis' definition :: "The Social Studies are concerned with man and his interaction with his social & physical environment; they deal with human relationships....... the central function of the Social Studies is identical with the central purpose of education - the develop of democratic citizenship."


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