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social engineering

n.
The practical application of sociological principles to particular social problems.

social engineer n.
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social engineering

n
(Sociology) the manipulation of the social position and function of individuals in order to manage change in a society
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so′cial engineer′ing


n.
the application of the findings of social science to the solution of actual social problems.
[1895–1900]
so′cial engineer′, n.
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social engineering

The process of applying sociological principles to problems in society.
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