Social support systems -- See Social networks Here are entered works on the system of personal relationships in which an individual is involved, including neighborhood, friendship, kinship, occupational and economic connections, etc. --subdivision Social networks under classes of persons and ethnic groups
Social systems -- See Also Social institutions Here are entered works on interrelated systems of social roles, norms, or processes organized for the satisfaction of an important social need or function, e.g., family, economy, education.
Social theory -- See Sociology Here are entered works on sociology as a branch of learning. This heading may be divided geographically for works on this branch of learning in a specific place. Works on the social conditions of particular regions, countries, cities, etc., are entered under the name of the place subdivided by Social conditions. --subdivision Sociological aspects under types of institutions, e.g. Universities and colleges--Sociological aspects
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Social theory, Christian -- See Christian sociology Here are entered works on the sociology of Christian denominations and general Christian social theory. Works on the efforts of the church to deal with social problems are entered under Church and social problems.
Social work -- See Social service Here are entered works on the methods employed in social work, public or private. Works on tax-supported welfare activities are entered under Public welfare. Works on privately supported welfare activities are entered under Charities. Works that discuss collectively the various policies, programs, services, and facilities to meet basic human needs relating to the quality of life, such as education, health, welfare, etc. are entered under Human services. --headings beginning with the words Social work
