Pure and Applied Sociological Theory: Problems and Issues

Social Science Knowledge and Economic Development: An Institutional Design Perspective
By Vernon W. Ruttan
Knight , Frank H. 1952. “ Institutionalism and Empiricism in Economics . " American Economic Review 42 : 45-55 . ... In Stephen Rosen and James R. Kurth , eds . , Testing Theories of Economic Imperialism . Lexington , MA : D. C. Heath .
Understanding Contemporary Social Problems Through Media
By Roberta Goldberg
Understanding Contemporary Social Problems Through Media
Applied Sociology: Sociological Understanding and Its Application
By Jerry S. Maneker
Applied Sociology deals with the application of the sociological perspective to such institutions as marginality, mental illness, racism, educational socialization and work.
Making a Difference: Using Sociology to Create a Better World
By Michael Schwalbe
Making a Difference begins with the question that many sociology students often ask: Sociology tells us what's wrong with society, but what does sociology say we should do about it?