This document provides an overview of the nature, goals, and perspectives of three social sciences: anthropology, sociology, and political science. It defines anthropology as the study of humanity, past and present, including human evolution, diversity, language, and culture. Sociology is presented as the scientific study of human social behavior and culture, with origins in responding to industrialization. Political science is described as the study of collective decision-making, power structures, and governance systems and their role in achieving societal goals.