Unfortunately, he is also famous for being the nationâs first president to be assassinated. A lesser known achievement of his is bringing strength and organization to the Republican Party. As a result of his efforts, the Republican Party is often referred to as the Party of Lincoln.
Sociology is the study of human relations, institutions, behavior and its origins, and development. It is useful because it helps us understand society and why people think the way they think and why they do what they do.
Sociologists study social events, interactions, and patterns. They then develop theories to explain why these occur and what can result from them. In sociology, a theory is a way to explain different aspects of social interactions and to create testable propositions about society (Allan 2006). For example, early in the development of sociology, Ãmile Durkheim was interested in explaining the social phenomenon of suicide.