The textbook reveals the basic concepts and categories of sociology, the scope of their application, trends and prospects for the development of new sociological concepts. At the end of each topic are given control questions, test tasks, practical tasks . The manual is intended for students in the areas of training : 19. 03. 01 Biotechnology, 19. 03. 03 Foods of animal origin, 19. 03. 04 Product technology and catering, 20. 03. 01 Technosphere security, 35. 03. 03 Agrochemistry and agro-soil science, 35. 03. 04 Agronomy, 35. 03. 05 Gardening, 35. 03. 07 Agricultural production and processing technology, 36. 03. 01 Veterinary and sanitary examination, 36. 03. 02 Zootechnics, 38. 03. 01 Economy, 38. 03. 02 Management, 38. 03. 07 Commodity science, 36. 05. 01 Veterinary medicine .