Sociography typically takes the form of loose commentary, although it may also be found as portions of novels that depict life in a given society.
Much of the sociography currently in print focuses on society sub-groups, such as ethnic, neighborhood or occupational-geographic groupings.
Some sociographers, such as Patrick Geddes, contend that sociography is more properly considered only as the limited combination of sociology and geography.
Sociography has taken on increasing importance in recent years, as many authors have begun to speak out on issues of race and culture.
Within social science departments in many universities, sociography is now considered a meta-discipline, combining the study of literature, sociology, politics of culture, and economics.