social dynamics

noun

, Sociology.

1. the study of social processes, especially social change.

Word History and Origins

Origin of social dynamics¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

McComas is intrigued by all the weird social dynamics that go on when people are compelled to give a nice gift to a stranger.

From The Daily Beast

It abounds with remarks of extraordinary fertility and comprehensiveness; but it is often Social dynamics in the Positive Polity.

From Project Gutenberg

The third volume of the Positive Polity treats of social dynamics, and takes us again over the ground of historic evolution.

From Project Gutenberg

The reaction of his spirit under the conditions about him in early California furnishes an interesting study in social dynamics.

From Project Gutenberg