Which of the following statements describes an important difference between sociology and sociocultural anthropology?
A) Sociology develops theories to explain social behaviour;sociocultural anthropology does not.
B) Sociology tends to study Western urban-industrial societies;sociocultural anthropology studies societies of all types throughout the world.
C) Sociology is less susceptible than sociocultural anthropology to culture-bound theories because it is rooted in scientifically based Western culture.
D) Sociology is both descriptive and comparative;sociocultural anthropology is only comparative.

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Sociology tends to focus more on the study of Western urban-industrial societies while sociocultural anthropology has a broader focus that includes societies of all types throughout the world. This is a key difference between the two disciplines.

Which of the Following Statements Describes an Important Difference Between