According to the author, interest in understanding misery and its causes
A)has only recently become important in sociology.
B)has been an important part of sociology from its beginning
C)has really never been an important part of sociology.
D)is not important within sociology.

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The author describes how sociologists have long been interested in studying misery and its causes, beginning with the work of Émile Durkheim in the late 19th century. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

According to the Author, Interest in Understanding Misery and Its