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"Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Since human behavior is shaped by social factors, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture."

-- American Sociological Association


Department of Sociology

Ph: 406.243.5281

Social Science, 3rd Floor

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 59812