Anthroponomics

/ˌænθroʊˈnɑːmɪks/ noun

Definition

The science or study of the laws, customs, and principles governing human life, behavior, and social organization.

Etymology

From anthropo- (human) + nomos (law) + -ics (science of). The -ics suffix, as in 'economics' or 'physics,' indicates a field of systematic study or practice.

Kelly Says

Anthroponomics is essentially what sociology, anthropology, and psychology all combine to study—the foundational patterns and laws by which humans organize themselves and their societies.

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