The Internal Structure of Sociology Departments: The Role of Graduate Students and Other Groups.

Authors :: Crothers, Charles
Source :: Teaching Sociology. Jul 1991 19(3):333-343.
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: Analyzes the structure of academic sociology departments. Stresses the competition for resources and symbolic capital among different groups including faculty, support staff, research staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Focuses on the complex role of graduate students, the constraints, and the opportunities it opens. Urges reform of the nearly feudal structure. (DK)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0092-055X
Volume :: 19
Issue :: 3
Database :: ERIC
Journal :: Teaching Sociology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: EJ438407
Document Type :: Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Descriptive

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