Includes glossary, bibliography and index.

Unit 1. Emerging of the Social Sciences -- Unit 2. Dominant approaches and ideas in the Social Sciences -- Unit 3. Nationalism and the indigenization movement in the Social Sciences -- Unit 4. Applications and intersections of the Social Sciences -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.

This book aims to equip you, dear students, with a wide range of theories and knowledge of the social sciences that you can use to gain a better understanding of our world. The social sciences cover a vast terrain which might be overwhelming at first. However, even basic knowledge of and appreciation for the social sciences can be rewarding. As you will learn in these pages, the goal of the social sciences is to take a closer look at the problems of our country, and hopefully make it a better place.
To change our country, and even the world, is a lofty goal. But as ever, the political landscape requires social scientists willing to leave their comfort zones and become active agents of social reform. There may never be a cure for all society's ills, but there will always be issues to analyze, solutions to prescribe, and a nation to serve. The social sciences can be part of the solution.
The youth have a critical role to play in the process of achieving social development and change. In the words of Rizal, you are the bella esperanza de la Patria Mia (fair hope of my fatherland). If you are interested in serving the nation, the contents of these pages may help lead you to your calling.