Sociology And History: History and sociology have for a long time been opposed, both producing opposing claims as regards their theoritical approach and social usefulness. In this dispute, the historians can be divided into segregationist and integrationist : the integrationists stress the common ground, doubt the scientific value of sociology, but admit its social usefulness. The segregationist emphasize the deep differences between the two disciplines. One has to agree that sociology derives important elements from history, e.g.