Fundamentals of Public Administration: Concepts, Scope, and Relevance in Modern Society

Abstract

This article aims to outline the main ideas about social sciences, the scope of their studies, and their relevance in modern life marked by technological developments and globalization. The results of the study show that social science has an important role in helping humans understand various social phenomena, such as social interaction, cultural change, social conflicts, and the development of modern society. In addition, social sciences also function as a means of education that is able to form social awareness, critical thinking skills, and responsibility as citizens. The novelty of this article lies in the discussion that not only outlines the basic concepts and scope of social sciences, but also relates them to societal challenges in the digital era and globalization. Through this approach, this paper provides a more complete view of the important role of social sciences in responding to the increasingly diverse and complex changes in today's life.