Society, State, and Urbanism : Ibn Khaldun's Sociological Thought

Several writers believe that Ibn Khaldun was the first to lay down the foundation of
what we call sociology, and accordingly he is "the first sociologist" and "the father of
sociology." 5 However, none of these writers presented a detailed explanation to
convince their readers of Ibn Khaldun's contributions. A detailed, comprehensive, and
documented study is needed. Hopefully, this treatise will satisfy that need; and by
emphasizing the sociological perspective of this Arab thinker's contributions, the
challenges and rewards that can accompany such a work will be realized.
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