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Among major graduate sociology programs, Northwestern University halances quantitative and qualitative approaches in its diverse
offerings. The program is student-centered and emphasizes the participation of the student in the definition of intellectual
and career objectives. The core program is compact and concentrated in the first year so that students can develop their own
research interests in subsequent years, with close faculty supervision and involvement. Students who are self-motivated and
have well-developed intellectual interests generally thrive at Northwestern University.
He currently is working in historical and comparative sociology, and recently has published a book entitledThe Comparative Method: Moving Beyond Quantitative and Qualitative Strategies.
His recent publication, “On the Politics of Speaking in the Name of Society,” was his presidential address to the Society
for the Study of Social Problems. 相似文献
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One component of the often discussed malaise in sociology has been the problem of subspecialty “drift” — applied specialties
given birth originally within the field now forming separate departments or programs. The historical and ideological origins
of this problem are discussed, focusing primarily on the schism early on in sociology between pure and applied work. Anecdotal
evidence presented from interviews with faculty in social work and criminal justice programs suggests sociology has in many
cases facilitated development of new programs. In order to evaluate the relative position of applied programs within departments
of sociology, a comparative analysis of the 1986 and 1996 Guide to Graduate Departments of Sociology “special program” and
department titles is undertaken. Contrary to the perception that applied programs are leaving sociology, results indicate
an overall increase in special programs with an applied or practice component. Furthermore, masters programs are significantly
more likely to have changed department names and to be in combined departments than doctoral programs. We suggest that while
sociology has lost ground in the applied arena to more practice and policy-oriented disciplines, program changes within departments
in the past decade may help to stem further subspecialty drift. The article concludes by suggesting that state sociological
associations are particularly well suited to play a leadership role in addressing these issues.
Dr. Bennett M. Judkins is currently doing research on community change and multiculturalism. Address correspondence to: Department
of Sociology, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC 28601.
Dr. Carl M. Hand is currently doing research on changes in undergraduate and graduate enrollments in sociology. Address correspondence
to: Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 31698. 相似文献
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David Willer 《Sociological Forum》1996,11(2):319-331
In sociology, work in formal theory is more extensive and intensive today than at any time in the past, but remains invisible to some, including S. Zhao [(1996) “The Beginning of the End or the End of the Beginning: The Theory Construction Movement Revisited,” Sociological Forum, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 305–318]. I trace the growth of formal theory in sociology focusing on theoretical research programs and show that, whereas formal theory came after the books on theory construction, it was not based on them. Elementary Theory's research program provides an example of that discontinuity. Some misunderstandings concerning formal theory can be traced to the Maryland Theory Conference of 1990 and a critique of selected ideas of that Conference is offered. 相似文献
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Cedric Herring 《The American Sociologist》2013,44(3):267-281
This paper examines whether racial and gender diversity are related to the rankings of sociology programs at research universities. It uses data from the 2011 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Rankings of U.S. Research Universities to examine the competing expectations of the “critical diversity perspective” and the “diversity as process-loss” perspective. The results are counter to the expectations of the diversity as process-loss perspective, which predicts that diversity (and efforts to achieve it) are harmful to organizations. The results are fully consistent with the critical diversity as value-in-diversity perspective, which predicts that as organizations become more diverse, they benefit relative to their competitors. The results show that, net of research rankings, 1995 rankings, faculty publication rates, visibility of faculty publications, percentage of faculty with grants, scholarly awards, program size, region, and whether the institution is public or private, diversity is positively associated with departmental rankings of sociology programs in research universities. The implications of these findings for diversity in sociology are discussed. 相似文献
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Directors of and faculty teaching research/statistics in undergraduate social work programs were surveyed to (1) determine research requirement for undergraduates; (2) characterize those faculty teaching research; and (3) ascertain directors' and faculty perceptions of student attitudes toward research. Results revealed that most undergraduate programs required from 3 to 6 semester hours in research; course objectives varied widely from program to program; sociology faculty taught most of the research courses; and students were perceived as being negative toward research. Findings generally were consistent with prior surveys of MSW programs and practitioners. Dilemmas in teaching research are discussed. 相似文献
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Gerald M. Platt 《The American Sociologist》1987,18(1):102-105
The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers a unique graduate program. The program is demanding
but collegial, with faculty and students working together to produce mutually authored articles, monographs, and books. Many
students concentrate their doctoral dissertations on applied topics, that is, social policy and evaluation research. These
students are trained in theory and methods of sociology; their graduate training is the same as all other students in the
program. Graduates have been well placed in the academy and in other occupational sectors. 相似文献
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Philip Smith 《Sociological Forum》2009,24(4):935-939
Closely bounded research programs are both common and effective in sociology. Describing such programs as operating with a "restricted code" is deeply problematic. These matters aside, the remarkable rise of cultural sociology in fact reflects adaptation to sociology's disciplinary norms and core thematic concerns. Steensland (2009) might better have reversed his argument: faced with the achievements of cultural analysis, the slumbering giant called "mainstream sociology" should wake up. 相似文献
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Doyle Paul Johnson William R. Brown Jerald Hage Thomas A. Lyson Dennis K. Orthner Steven K. Paulson Gregory D. Squires Ronald C. Wimberley 《The American Sociologist》1987,18(4):356-368
This paper adds to the current dialogue in our discipline regarding the challenge of expanding nonacademic employment opportunities
for sociologists and training our students for such employment. The argument is made that this challenge should be seen as
an opportunity for us to demonstrate the relevance of our knowledge and expertise to society and to advance the intellectual
development of our discipline. Moreover, the achievement of these benefits does not require sacrificing the distinctive intellectual
core of sociology as a humanistic liberal arts discipline. To help bridge the gap between academic and nonacademic cultures,
several interrelated strategies are suggested that address issues of marketing and public relations, as well as curriculum
revision. The internship, as a key feature of “applied” programs, is crucial in terms of both training students and facilitating
our contacts with potential employers.
where he developed the department’s internship program, and has done consultation with religious and social service organizations.
where he helped develop the Master’s program in applied sociology, and has done extensive consultation with business organizations
regarding their needs for sociological skills and expertise.
which is jointly sponsored by the College of Business and Management and the Department of Sociology, and which conducts studies
in organizational design, entrepreneurship, and strategic management at the University of Maryland in College Park.
has done extensive consultation and research with business organizations and the military on personnel and family issues.
in Jacksonville and utilizes sociological concepts in courses on organizational management and design.
a member of the ASA Ad Hoc Committee on Under- and Un-employment.
where he recently completed a term as Head of the Department and a leave of absence to the staff of the Joint Economic Committee
of the U.S. Congress. 相似文献
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Alan Sica 《The Sociological quarterly》1983,24(4):605-630
Sociology at the University of Kansas began in 1889, making it one of the oldest departments in the country. This paper sketches its first 94 years, with special attention given to courses offered, faculty development, and the expansion of its graduate program. Suggestions for further research are made regarding sociology not only at this university, but others as well. 相似文献
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David Schweingruber 《The Sociological quarterly》2000,41(3):371-389
Mob sociology is a theory of crowd behavior that is found in U.S. police literature and that has been used to design and justify demonstration management practices. Mob sociology is derived from sociological theories about crowd behavior but ignores their originators'assertions that crowds occur within a larger social context. Mob sociology was diffused throughout the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s through a national civil disorder training program and a variety of police manuals and magazines. It is highly compatible with the escalated force style of protest policing and has lost much of its influence since the introduction of negotiated management practices. However, it is still present in police literature and training programs and should be replaced by contemporary social science research and theory. 相似文献
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Many sociology departments have faced difficult times in the past decade. This article examines how this crisis confronted
two universities in North Carolina and the strategies which they used to strengthen their departments. Major emphasis is given
to how state associations can assist departments in developing applied curriculum, publicizing their successful endeavors,
and recruiting students. The article also provides insights about dealing with outcomes assessment as well as administering
internship programs.
Jan Rienerth teaching interests are in women’s issues, applied sociology, and experimental learning. Her research has focused
on women and the elderly in prison.
Martin Shultz primary research area involves the long term changes in the American family, especially divorce. In the past
ten years, he has developed additional interests in applied sociology with an internship program.
Richard Caston interests include socio-economics, health, and applied research. 相似文献
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The current call for public scholarship and community engagement by universities and disciplinary organizations has created opportunities to develop innovative ways to integrate research, instruction, and outreach. This article discusses a collaboration among scholars at the University of Kentucky and alternative agrifood movement organizations that has evolved as they pursue an alternative agrifood system in Kentucky. This collaboration made instructional programs in sociology and the honors world food issues track places in which both students and instructors can examine “problems” of the conventional agrifood system, conduct research, and develop collaborative relationships with community activists. We draw on Burawoy's discussion of public sociology and its interface with professional, critical, and policy sociologies. Supplementing our discussion with literature from social movements and science studies, we demonstrate how this integrated approach can render sociological knowledge and skills useful as critical support of alternative agrifood movements. We argue that the “experiential classroom” is an excellent site for the critical examination within the agrifood movements of oppositional culture. This, in turn, makes possible students' recognition of injustice in the existing agrifood system. 相似文献
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Jan Va 《Sociology Compass》2020,14(6)
Contemporary sociology of literature is predominantly shaped by the research of literary production, which approaches literary works as black boxes and subordinates them to social interactions and institutions. Even sociologists who recognize usefulness of literature for its inner quality often look at literary texts as mere passive objects to be translated into sociological discourse. In proposing a new sociology of literature, I first briefly outline the history of sociological studies of literature; second, I introduce “the state of the art” in the sociology of literature; third, I explore the relationship between sociology and literature in more general terms; and lastly, I discuss approaches and ideas with the potential to become components of a new research program, which would be a powerful alternative to the mainstream paradigms in sociological studies of literature. Such a program would make it clear that sociology can greatly benefit from cooperation with literature when sociologists are sensitive to the subtleties and (especially aesthetic) specificities of literary works. 相似文献
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Reputational surveys frequently are used in evaluating doctoral programs. A sample of faculty-rated graduate programs and
the resulting data are used to rank the programs in the academic discipline being considered. As an alternative, we present
a new and auspicious assessment methodology by analyzing sixty doctoral programs in sociology for 1975/80 on six measures
of research productivity and graduate education. We calculate two proximity matrices and reduce each with ALSCAL. Two solutions
are generated: (1) per capita and (2) gross productivity of departments. These analyses show that conventional ranks contain
a number of deficiencies and more comprehensive measures of departmental performance add important dimensions. We empirically
document a tendency for conflict between faculty productivity and graduate education. Finally, our analyses suggest that omission
of several assessment variables may have penalized departments emphasizing qualitative research. Recommendations for improving
the next national assessment are advanced.
Address correspondence to Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 61761-6901. 相似文献
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The initial growth of the graduate program in sociology at Kent State University was dominated by the interests, academic
training and career goals of particular people who participated in it. Moreover, in 1939, when the program was initiated,
its growth closely mirrored the principal concerns of the discipline. Today the program is responsive less to the discipline
or particular faculty, and more to political, economic and demographic factors. As a state-funded institution, this university
and graduate program are more likely to react to state needs and those of its other public, the students.
Her interests include professional socialization and organizational change, particular in the field of health care.
His most recent work is research on “belief in a just world” and in the social psychological aspects of gender roles. 相似文献
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In this paper, I describe the steps taken to develop an undergraduate internship program in applied sociology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I begin with an introduction to the internship program, including examples of student projects. I discuss the program's goals and leadership and the structure of the program, including scheduling, credit hours, prerequisites, admission requirements, project supervision, and curriculum. Afterward, I outline how internship opportunities were identified and describe the continued coordination of the internship program. I end with a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the program. 相似文献
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James T. Richardson K. Gregory Swain Jeffrey Codega Ken Bazzell 《The American Sociologist》1987,18(4):385-393
This paper uses a research experience involving change-of-venue research and jury work in a mass murder case as a vehicle
for discussing a number of problem areas in forensic sociology. Included are discussions of time pressures, secrecy, special
methodological problems, and the issue of researcher privilege and dealing with subpoenas. A number of recommendations are
made to those planning to become involved in forensic sociology, including having access to legal counsel and special precautions
to protect confidential sources.
James T. Richardson, a professor of sociology at the University of Nevada-Reno, recently graduated from the Nevada School
of Law and passed the Nevada Bar exam. He is a founder of Litigation Technologies, Inc., and is a co-owner of Market Systems
Research, Inc. K. Gregory Swain and Jeffrey Codega are co-owners of Market Systems Research, Inc. and of Litigation Technologies,
Inc. Kenneth Bazzell is a doctoral student in sociology at the University of Nevada-Reno. 相似文献
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Earl Wright II 《Sociological spectrum》2013,33(6):700-717
Between 1895 and 1924 Atlanta University sponsored yearly investigations into the social, economic, and physical condition of Blacks and hosted conferences where the findings were presented. With the appointment of William Edward Burghardt Du Bois as director of the investigations in 1897 the unit soon became the first American school of sociology. Unfortunately, the contributions of members of the school beyond Du Bois remain buried within the hundreds of pages of the Atlanta University Publications. This inquiry provides examples of three groups of contributors to the research program at Atlanta University—professionally trained social scientists, citizen researchers, and university students. 相似文献
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Qualitative sociology in Israel—A brief survey 总被引:1,自引:1,他引:0
Erik Cohen 《Qualitative sociology》1988,11(1-2):88-98
Conclusion Despite the proliferation of quantitative studies in Israeli sociology, qualitative approaches remain vigorously pursued by a large number of academic sociologists, who address a wide variety of problems by a heterogeneous mix of theoretical approaches, methodologies, and research techniques. While these studies yielded a rich harvest of respectable publications, the majority are not conducted in terms of theories and methodologies which are presently at the forefront of qualitative research in the United States and Europe. This is true even for the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which is still the leading exponent of QS in Israel. It is difficult to decide whether some of the currently fashionable approaches, such as French neostructuralism and American ethnomethodology, propose viable programs which will have a major impact on sociology or are just passing fashions. Nevertheless, Israeli sociologistsshould pay more attention to these and similar current developments on the international scene and examine critically the usefulness of these developments for their own research interests and projects.The same is true in the field of application of the new computer technologies to qualitative data. Very few Israeli sociologists have made any serious efforts in the development or application of such technologies in their studies. It is in these areas that greater attention and a possible partial reorientation of QS in Israel will be necessary in the future, if Israeli qualitative sociologists are to keep the place which they currently occupy in the international professional community. 相似文献