Altruism and social solidarity: Envisioning a field of specialization
Article Abstract:
A proposal of foundational ideas for sociology to become a full partner with other disciplines in the development of the vital but understudied scientific field is promoted. The existence of a substantial body of substantive topics within the potential specialty area of the sociology of altruism and social solidarity is presented.
Publisher: Transaction Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: American Sociologist
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0003-1232
Year: 2006
Study and teaching, Altruism, Altruism (Human behavior)
Publication Name: American Sociologist
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0003-1232
Year: 2006
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If and when sociology becomes a female preserve
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Data from several sociology departments in the U.S. reveal that sociology has not yet become a female preserve, although there is a reasonable degree of feminization of the discipline.
Publisher: Transaction Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: American Sociologist
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0003-1232
Year: 2007
Public affairs, Social aspects, Analysis, Influence, Schools, Feminization, Segregation, Segregation in education
Publication Name: American Sociologist
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0003-1232
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: United States, Sociology
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