During its early phase, sociological inquiry was mainly directed toward an interpretation of the rapid and violent changes that had overtaken European societies in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The approach was connected with the philosophy of history. Early sociologists were all concerned to explain or interpret the Social and political revolutions of their age within the framework of a [...]
The term 'technology' should be understood in sociology in a much wider sense than the meaning usually attributed to it. The term does not simply mean machines and scientific instruments. It also implies an appropriate attitude, habits of thought and action. The reason is obvious. In the absence of the latter, mere installation of machine does not yield the desirable [...]
In this article we will discuss about the concept of cultural lag. Concept of Cultural Lag: The concept of cultural lag was first introduced by W.F. Ogburn in his book Social Change which was published in 1922. Since that date 'cultural lag' has been discussed from different angles by sociologists. Thus, MacIver has spoken of technological lag, technological restraint, culture [...]