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.

0Categories 30524Terms

Add a new term

Contributors in Sociology

Become a Contributors

Sociology >

Auger transition

Astronomy; General astronomy

A radiationless quantum jump that occurs in the X-ray region. When a K-electron is removed from an atom and an L-electron drops into the vacancy in the K-shell, the energy ...

microvilli

Biology; Genetics

Thin fingerlike protrusions from the surface of a cell, often used to increase absorptive capacity or to trap food particles.

CableCARD

Entertainment; TV

Security card that Digital Cable Ready (DCR) TV owners must obtain from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming, such as premium services.

pre-ride

Advertising; Billboard advertising

An in-market field check of available panels to determine locations for a specific GRP/showing.

red shirt

Sports; Football

a designation given to a college player who did not play in any games during a particular year due to injury or coach's choice; such a player is permitted to practice with the ...