Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sociology
A very detailed look at the development of the field of sociology. Looks at its historical roots, the earliest sociologists, and explains major theories that it was based on, and theories and schools of thought that evolved from those....
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Understanding Society: Sociology as a Social Science Discipline
The unique nature of contemporary sociology as being innately interdisciplinary is discussed, and why this diversity is a good thing. Written by philosopher Daniel Little.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Sociological Theories and Global Inequality
Explains sociological theories and global inequality.
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Uk Essays: The Development of Sociology as a Discipline
The history of sociology is described, with a look at major sociologists who influenced its development.
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American Sociological Association: Presidents: Robert Ezra Park
A detailed profile of Robert Ezra Park (1864 - 1944), an influential sociologist who was at one time the president of the American Sociological Association.
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Edu.learnsoc.org: Sociology as an Academic Discipline
The roots of sociology and how the discipline developed are described, as well as the diversity of specializations in the field today. Provides a chart comparing its perspective to those of other social science fields. Also, describes...
Trinity University
Trinity University: Social Psychology
This site examines the overlap between the behavioral sciences (psychology and sociology). It compares the approaches of psychologists and sociologists in researching behavior. An outline of the areas examined in social psychology is...
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New York University: Introduction to Sociology: Socialization
Looks at the meaning of socialization and its value to a society, and perspectives on what it is. Presents three aspects of socialization, including context, contents and processes, and results, and goes on to explain these in detail.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
Gives an overview of the three main sociological perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, functional analysis, and conflict theory.
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Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Systems of Stratification
Explains systems of social stratification.
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Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Sociological Theories of Deviance
Outlines the four main perspectives of what social deviance is: social strain typology, structural functionalism, conflict theory, and labeling theory.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Centennial Catalogues: Faculty: Robert E. Park, Sociology
A profile of Robert E. Park (1864-1944), an influential, early sociologist who taught at the University of Chicago.
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Lumen: Boundless Sociology: A Process of Preparing One to Live Within Society
Classroom aid to enhance studying the lifelong process of socialization grooming one to be able to live within one's own society. Find a reading, quiz, and slideshow presentation.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: The Julian Samora Research Institute
The Julian Samora Research Institute was established in honor of Julian Samora, a leading Mexican-American sociologist. Its mandate is to promote academic research and to disseminate its findings to the public, the government, academia,...
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Webster University: Harriet Martineau (1802 1876)
A biography of Harriet Martineau, a prominent sociologist in the 19th century. It covers the different stages of her life and her writings. This article is written by a sociology student as part of a collaborative project.
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Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Theories of Socialization
Take a look at how socialization shapes and prepares humans for interactions in their culture.
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Bryant University: The Five Dollar Day
The Ford Sociological Department was established to administer Henry Ford's plan for a five dollar a day salary for employees working eight hour days. Discover the benefits and problems this plan created.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: General View of Comte's Postivism
A general survey of the French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798-1857) who developed a secular religion known as positivism and founded modern sociology.
Trinity University
Trinity College: Times of Our Lives
A fascinating Trinity College site which addressed our use of time; there is a historical piece as well as contemporary uses of time in different societies. Those societies which place a high value on the symbol of "time" are compared to...
University of California
Univ. Of California: Soc 142: Socialization: What Is the Socialization Process?
Sociology course notes that describe the mechanisms at play in the socialization process. Covers natural socialization, positive and negative socialization, prior socialization, and future social learning. These systems promote or...
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Howie's Home Page
This site is Howard Becker's home page and includes a list of his works, an update on his activities, and websites that he recommends.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
Examines the positive and negative perspectives that different cultures have on aging.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Howard W. Odum
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Howard W. Odum, an American sociologist who was a specialist in the social problems of the southern United States and a pioneer of sociological education in the South. He worked to replace...
California State University
California State University: Lemert's Secondary Deviance
This site is provided for by the California State University. Some discussion questions on Lemert's book "Theory of Secondary Deviance." Answers are provided to the questions.
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