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    POLS2112

    A Science of Society

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    1Social Science and Modernity2Definitions3Major Social Spectacles in the Current World4Class, Gender, Origin, Caste and Nation5Socialization and Human Behavior6State7The Contemporary State and Colonization8Nations as Created Units9Considering State in Pakistan10Economy11Definition of Economy12Modern Economy13How Economy Affects Society?14Economic Sociology15History and Knowledge16Definitions of History and Knowledge17Colonial Histories and their Present18Alternative Ways of Knowing19Historical Knowledge20Social Movements and Social Change21Collective Behavior22Social Movements23Social Change
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    Definitions of History and Knowledge

    Certainly! Here are definitions for both history and knowledge :

    Certainly! Here are definitions for both history and knowledge:

    History

    History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. It involves the analysis and interpretation of records, artifacts, and narratives to understand how societies, cultures, and civilizations have developed over time. History seeks to provide context for current events by exploring the causes and consequences of past actions, decisions, and movements.

    Knowledge

    Knowledge refers to the information, understanding, and skills acquired through experience, education, and learning. It encompasses facts, theories, principles, and insights that individuals or groups hold about the world. Knowledge can be explicit (clearly articulated and documented) or tacit (understood intuitively or through practice) and is foundational to decision-making, problem-solving, and the advancement of society.

    These definitions highlight the distinct yet interconnected roles that history and knowledge play in shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.

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