In 2004, Michael Burawoy challenged sociologists to move beyond the ivory tower and into the realm of activism, to engage in public discourses about what society could or should be. His call to arms sparked debate among sociologists. Which side would sociologists take? Would "public sociology" speak for all sociologists? In this volume, leading Canadian experts continue the debate by discussing their discipline's mission and practice and the role that ethics plays in research, theory, and teaching. In doing so, they offer insights as to where their discipline is heading and why it matters to people inside and outside the university.
Both perspectives are well represented in this volume.Some of the critical voices question whether public sociology is even a good idea. Others dissent, arguing for a strong program in professional sociology as an alternative.
Guide for the Perplexed: On Michael Burawoy's "Public Sociology"--Chapter 11. "Is Public Sociology Such a Good Idea?"--Chapter 12. Why Sociology Does Not Need to Be Saved: Analytic Reflections on Public Sociology -- Chapter 13.
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This book highlights the variety of ways in which sociology brings about social change in community settings, assists nonprofit and social service organizations in their work, and influences policy at the local, regional, and national ...
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Michael Burawoy has helped to reshape the theory and practice of sociology across the Western world.
This ground-breaking volume is a follow-up to 'Intellectuals and Their Publics'.
Public Sociology examines the 'discourse' of mainstream journal articles in sociology in order to understand the essentially conservative nature of mainstream sociology.
In this volume, some of the most authoritative voices in the field confront these conditions, offering a variety of perspectives as they challenge sociologists to self-examination.