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.

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

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

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