Toward Sociology as a Science, Maybe.

Authors :: Kemper, Theodore D.
Source :: Chronicle of Higher Education; 8/11/2000, Vol. 46 Issue 49, pB7, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Discusses the underdevelopment of sociology as a science and presents proposals designed to curb autonomy and build theory in the profession. Formulation of research agendas; Suggestion that the master of sociology thesis replicate an existing piece of research; Benefits of encouraging dissertations to be continuations of previous work rather than original ideas.