Between paradigms: a half-century of sociological research on alcohol

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Two books review and critique the sociological evolution of alcohol research since the 1940s. They include multivariate studies of the etiology and classification of drinking and its related problems. Sociological perceptions of alcohol should recognize that drinking behavior can be examined sociologically. This analysis will help social policy handle alcohol associated problems, but it must transcend the alien if it is to explore the positive role of alcohol and the cultural and institutional foundations of drinking behavior.

Criticism and interpretation, Alcohol: The Development of Sociological Perspectives on Use and Abuse (Book), Society, Culture, and Drinking Patterns Reexamined (Book)

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Scholarship and individuality: guideposts of sociological research in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan

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Original conceptual frameworks are provided in few sociological publications from Taiwan, Singapore or Hong Kong, with sociological theory mainly originating from North America and Europe. An analysis of three publications from the region show individuality as a major focus, with the authors also veering toward scholarship and recognition from sociologists worldwide. All three books are preoccupied with the shaping of society's structure by the state, social class and ethnicity.

Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, East Asia, Sociology

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Toward a revived sociological practice

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The rebirth of the American labor movement is presenting new opportunities for sociologists in labor policy work, labor organizations, sociological practice and research work. 'American Needs a Raise' by AFL-CIO President, John Sweeney, is one of three new books which address the future of the 'new' American labor movement. Others include 'Audacious Democracy' and 'Organizing to Win: New Research on Union Strategies'.

United States, Labor relations, Labor movement

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