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1Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. richard_rosenfeld@umsl.edu
The British Journal of Sociology
|December 9, 2010
Summary
Sociology remains a robust academic discipline with strong student demand and faculty hiring, even in critical subfields. Despite external pressures and internal debates, its academic standing and intellectual vitality remain strong.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- John Holmwood's essay suggests a decline in sociology.
- Sociology faces external pressures for relevance from social movements and power centers.
- Internal disagreements within sociology have existed since the 1960s.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current state and future prospects of sociology.
- To counter the notion of sociology's misfortune as suggested by Holmwood.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of student demand and faculty hiring trends.
- Assessment of sociology's resilience to external pressures and internal conflicts.
Main Results:
- Sociology exhibits high demand from students and strong faculty hiring.
- Critical subfields like race, gender, and social inequality are thriving.
- Despite challenges, sociology maintains academic standing and intellectual vitality.
Conclusions:
- Sociology's future appears promising, contrary to pessimistic views.
- The discipline demonstrates resilience and continued relevance.
- Hope remains for sociology's ongoing success and contributions.
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