A society is a self-reproducing grouping of individuals occupying a particular territory, which may have its own distinctive culture and institutions. As culture is generally considered unique to humans, the terms "society" and "human society" have the same meaning. "Society," may refer to a particular people, such as the Nuer, to a nation state, such as Austria, or to a broader cultural group, such as Western society.
The English word society emerged in the 15th century and is derived from the French société. The French word, in turn, had its origin in the Latin societas, a "friendly association with others," from socius meaning "companion, associate, comrade or business partner." Thus the meaning of society is closely related to what is considered to be social. Implicit in the meaning of society is that its members share some mutual concern or interest, a common objective or common characteristics. As such, society is often used to mean the collective citizenry of a country as directed through national institutions concerned with civic welfare.
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Paleontological Society - International organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of paleontology through the dissemination of research by publication and meetings.
Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences - A professional association of commercial fossil dealers, collectors, and fossil enthusiasts.
Meta Description: [ The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences was organized in 1978 to create a professional association of commercial fossil dealers, collectors, enthusiasts and academic paleontologists. ]
Bibliography of Fossil Vertebrates - The BFV Online - A computerized database for research in evolutionary paleoecology.
NSS Paleontology Section - National Speleological Society organization for cavers interested in paleontology.
Paleontological Research Institute (PRI) - PRI's website includes a number of educational sections. The society publishes American Paleontologist and is located in Ithica, New York.
Meta Description: [ The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is Ithaca, New York's Museum of the Earth, and a resource for fossil enthusiasts and educators the world over. We're home to the US's 7th largest collection of fossils, and 5th largest collection of type specimens. Our educational programs reach teac... ]
SEPM - Society for sedimentary geology.
The Paleobiological Fund - Paleobiological and paleontological research and education funding.
Western Interior Paleontological Society (WIPS) - Society has monthly meetings, organized activities, and field trips.
Meta Description: [ Western Interior Paleontological Society is located in Denver, CO. This organization educates the membership in the preservation of fossils, collecting in accordance with government regulations, proper field techniques and preparation. Members are encouraged to do research on all aspects of paleo... ]
Willi Hennig Society - Society of cladisticians, publishes the journal Cladistics
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