social dynamics

noun, Sociology.

the study of social processes, especially social change.

Compare social statics.

Origin of social dynamics

1835-1845

First recorded in 1835-45

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

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

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 Various
It abounds with remarks of extraordinary fertility and comprehensiveness; but it is often social dynamics in the Positive Polity.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 Various

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