The Many Faces of American Sociology: A Discipline in Search of Identity.

Turner, Ralph H.

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Many Faces of American Sociology: A Discipline in Search of Identity.

Turner, Ralph H.

American Behavioral Scientist, v33 n6 p662-84 Jul-Aug 1990

Reviews the trends in sociology since the 1930s. Identifies the still unresolved problems in the field including (1) redundancy resulting from difficulty in retrieving results of prior relevant research and lack of communication; (2) undue focus on trivial issues; (3) decline in microsociology; and (4) lack of a unifying theoretical paradigm. (NL)

Descriptors: Educational History, Higher Education, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Social Problems, Social Science Research, Sociology, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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