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Sociology and its publics: Fresh perspectives from the history of sociology.

Authors :
Stina Lyon, E.
Source :
International Sociology. Sep2015, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p457-466. 10p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

This review article assesses recent developments and perspectives in the history of sociology as evidenced in two recently published conference volumes emanating from the ISA Research Committee on History of Sociology. Both these volumes address questions arising from recent debates in the discipline about the nature and role of sociology in the public domain. The article argues that history of sociology is ‘coming of age’ in the richness of topics, and varieties of methodological approaches and perspectives used in attempts more firmly to ground the sociological enterprise in its changing cultural and geographic contexts. The article also raises critical questions about the role of the history of sociology in contributing to a sharpened understanding of the complex and contradictory role of sociology in relation to its publics, and to the meaning of globalization in social science, both in theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02685809
Volume :
30
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Sociology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
109358903
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0268580915597185