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social engineering

The practical application of sociological principles to particular social problems.

social engineer n.

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social engineering

(Sociology) the manipulation of the social position and function of individuals in order to manage change in a society

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so′cial engineer′ing

the application of the findings of social science to the solution of actual social problems.

[1895–1900]

so′cial engineer′, n.

social engineering

The process of applying sociological principles to problems in society.

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