Sociology in America : a history /

Though the word?sociology? was coined in Europe, the field of sociology grew most dramatically in America. Despite that disproportionate influence, American sociology has never been the subject of an extended historical examination. To remedy that situation?and to celebrate the centennial of the Ame...

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Other Authors: Calhoun, Craig J., 1952-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:Though the word?sociology? was coined in Europe, the field of sociology grew most dramatically in America. Despite that disproportionate influence, American sociology has never been the subject of an extended historical examination. To remedy that situation?and to celebrate the centennial of the American Sociological Association?Craig Calhoun assembled a team of leading sociologists to produce Sociology in America. Rather than a story of great sociologists or departments, Sociology in America is a true history of an often disparate field?and a deeply considered look at the ways sociology deve.
Item Description:EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 913 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 733-850) and index.
ISBN:9780226090962
0226090965
1281959286
9781281959287
0226090949
9780226090948
9786611959289
6611959289