Economic sociology is the application of sociological concepts and methods to analyze the production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of goods and services; in particular, economic sociology studies the relationships between societies, economic activities, and institutional changes that contextualize and condition economic activity. 

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- Criminology
- Economic Sociology
- Disaster Studies
- Globalization

Major Subjects within Sociology

Study of etiology, prevention, control, and treatment of crime/delinquency, including detecting and measuring; crime, legislation, criminal law practice, law enforcement, judicial, and the correctional system.

Criminology

Economic Sociology

Considered a subcategory of Sociology disaster researchers uses mainly qualitative methods to record/capture perishable data that arises in social fields (comunication/social media) during non-rotuine situations (disasters/crises).  

Disaster Studies

Globalization is a process of economic, political, and cultural integration that is occurring between countries and peoples around the world. It is driven by advancements in technology, communication, transportation, and trade, and is leading to increased interdependence, cross-border transactions, and the spread of ideas and cultures.

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