According to Brym and Lie,which one of the following social and historical trends was instrumental in creating a favorable environment for the development of sociology?

A) postindustrialization
B) the Industrial Revolution
C) modernism
D) age of enlightenment
E) postmodernism

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, revolutionizing many aspects of society.

Brym and Lie

Authors known for their contributions to sociology, offering insights into social processes, structures, and issues through their writings.

Sociology Development

The study of the processes and patterns of social change and transformation within societies over time.