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Record 1 1991-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology (General)
DEF

Having to do with society. Relating to, or characteristic of, any large group or groups that are included within the concept of society.

OBS

As compared with social, the emphasis of the term societal is upon group structure and functioning, rather that upon associational relationships.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
DEF

Qui se rapporte aux divers aspects de la vie sociale des individus, en ce qu'ils constituent une société organisée et agissant sur elle-même par ses propres moyens.

CONT

Mais l'Europe ne se fera pas sans les paysans s'ils acceptent d'élargir leur champ d'action à des tâches "sociétales".

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec "social"; voir fiche "social".

Spanish

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