The theory of action, structural-functionalism, and the trajectory of sociological theory Talcott Parsons, The Structure of Social Action (Free Press, 1967 [1937]), v. 1, Part I. Robert Merton, Social ...

The Sociology (B.S.) promotes critical thinking, data literacy, an appreciation and understanding of diversity, a complex understanding of human behavior, and an awareness of how big ideas (social ...

In November, Kelly Underman, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, took her students in SOC 356 Contemporary Sociology Theory, to Eastern State Penitentiary. The field trip was ...

Though Tiryakian specialized in comparative theory and methods, he displayed curiosity and willingness to explore other areas in the field. Gereffi noted that Tiryakian helped expand the sociology ...

Debating the theories of sociology is certainly acceptable but it is quite different from advocating the banning of sociological concepts from our schools. As a tenured professor, ...

UAB Sociology offers one of the nation’s leading online sociology MA programs — it was ranked America’s Best Online Master’s in Sociology program for 2023 by Intelligent.com. We build connected ...

The Sociology (B.S.) promotes critical thinking, data literacy, an appreciation and understanding of diversity, a complex understanding of human behavior, and an awareness of how big ideas (social ...