Society as a system

The concept of "society" is multifaceted and versatile. By society we can understand a certain group of people who have united for communication, joint activity, mutual help. Also a society and a certain stage of historical development. Society is also called the mankind as a whole - in its historical and perspective development. It is the entire population of the Earth, the totality of all peoples. In other words, it is an isolated from nature, but closely related part of the world, which includes ways of interaction of people and forms of their union. Unlike natural forces, the center of social development is a man with consciousness and will. Human society acts as a creator, transformer and creator of culture. Society affects the natural habitat of man. The history of mankind testifies to both beneficial influence of human activity on the natural environment and its harmful consequences.