The Science of Society

"The Science of Society, Volumes I and II" is a monumental achievement in the field of early 20th-century sociology and anthropology. Authored by Albert Galloway Keller, this comprehensive study serves as a definitive expansion and refinement of the evolutionary social theories pioneered by William Graham Sumner. The work meticulously analyzes the foundational structures of human civilization, examining how collective habits-folkways and mores-evolve into complex social institutions.

Across these volumes, Keller explores the fundamental aspects of human existence, including economic systems, property rights, marriage, kinship, and the development of religious beliefs and governmental structures. By utilizing a vast array of ethnographic data, the text seeks to establish a scientific basis for understanding social change and the persistent patterns that define human groups. The author emphasizes the adjustment of society to its environment, arguing that social forms are adaptations designed to ensure survival and stability.

This work remains a significant contribution to the history of social thought, offering readers a deep dive into the comparative study of cultures and the logic behind social evolution. "The Science of Society, Volumes I and II" is an essential resource for scholars of sociology, anthropology, and the history of ideas, providing a rigorous framework for studying the mechanisms that drive human progress and social organization.

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