Sociology in Action: Case Studies in Social Problems and Directed Social Change
Автор: [автор не указан] Год: 1966 Издание:Dorsey Press Страниц: 376 ISBN: [не указан] The application of sociology to real-life problems is illustrated in the 37 fresh and timely essays in this volume. They present first-person accounts of attempts to use sociology to "make a difference" in the real world. Included are accounts of community development, anti-poverty, efforts, group dynamics projects, mental hospital reforms, criminal administration programs, etc. A full section of six essays weighs the prospects for applied sociology in our time. The contributors, almost all professional sociologists, seek in an unusually frank and engaging manner to involve the reader in their most recent and significant attempts to use sociology. The full richness of their actual experiences is recounted. Human beings and events are observed here, not so much through the punch holes of an IBM card as through the sensitivities of sociologically skilled men and women. To achieve a balanced view, the editor has included several unsuccessful, ill-fated action projects. All of...
