As we near the anniversary of his death, we look at the achievements of Norwegian sociologist, Professor Johan Galtung. He was awarded the Right Livelihood Award (known as the Alternative Nobel Prize), for his work in peace and conflict.
Tag Archives: Applied Sociology
Sociology in Action
We showcase the achievements of sociology students, the careers of applied sociologists, and examples of sociology in the workplace.
Sociology in the News
We look back at some examples of public sociology from the past year, and news of sociologists forging social change around the world.
The Sociological Imagination
“Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both.” – C. Wright Mills
Sociology of Economics
Professors Herbert Gans and Michèle Lamont have been interviewed by The New York Times, about what social policy might look like if sociologists had as much influence as economists.
Sociology More Nimble on its Feet
“When research is conducted in partnership with community, sociology becomes more ‘nimble on its feet.'” – Philip Nyden, Leslie Hossfeld and Gwendolyn Nyden
Applied Sociology: Understanding, Intervention, and Enhancement of Human Social Life
“Applied sociology is ‘any use (often client-centred) of the sociological perspective and / or its tools in the understanding of, intervention in, and/ or enhancement of human social life.” – Stephen Steele and Jamie Price
Applied Sociology and Economic Consulting
A new article argues economics is best position to influence social policy because they out-earn other disciplines.
Learning to Write a Thesis: An Applied Sociology Perspective
A new graph shows sociology theses are in the top ten longest PhD dissertations. We review the PhD as an apprenticeship, the benefits of PhD brevity to your professional career, and a case study of writing in an applied job
Why Do We Read So Much in Sociology?
Applied sociological work ‘in the real world’ often involves identifying relevant materials in a short time frame, and swift synthesis. The skills you gain throughout your undergraduate reading will be invaluable to your career.