Sociology

Sociology

The study of societies and how they are shaped by people. It also concerns itself with how society affects the behavior of the individuals that are part of them.

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3 alpha process

Astronomy; General astronomy

A nuclear reaction (3 4He → 12C + γ + 7 MeV) by which helium is transformed into carbon. The process is dominant in red giants. At a temperature of about 2 × 108 K and a density ...

security selection decision

Financial services; General Finance

Choosing the particular stocks or bonds or other investment instruments to include in a portfolio.

tenor

Financial services; General Finance

Maturity of a loan.

atomic number (charge number)

Astronomy; General astronomy

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus. This determines the type of element.

specialist unit

Financial services; General Finance

A specialist who maintains a stable market by acting as a principal and agent for other brokers in one or many stocks.

colby

Dairy products; Cheese

Traditional, creamery, semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk. The sizes vary, but they are generally block-shaped and free of rind. It was named after the town in Wisconsin, USA ...