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Using \u27The Autobiography of Malcolm X\u27 to Teach Introductory Sociology

open access: yes, 2008
In this chapter, we make the case for using The Autobiography of Malcolm X to teach introductory sociology classes. While The Autobiography of Malcolm X is an autobiography and not a novel, we summarize the literature on using novels in sociology and ...
Hallett, Tim, Harger, Brent D.
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Historical sociology, international relations and connected histories [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This article addresses three recent developments in historical sociology: (1) neo-Weberian historical sociology within International Relations; (2) the 'civilizational analysis' approach utilized by scholars of 'multiple modernities'; and (3) the 'third ...
Bhambra, Gurminder K.
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Research Interviews in Historical Practice

open access: yesBerichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte, EarlyView.
A key difference between collecting life stories and doing research interviews is the role of the interviewer. While training in oral history may focus on using standard scripts to take a life story, research interviews are motivated by specific questions that arise from particular historical projects and are often not primarily focused on the ...
Lara Keuck, Soraya de Chadarevian
wiley   +1 more source

The Sociological Imagination in Challenging Times

open access: yesJournal of Public and Professional Sociology
This critical essay argues the events of the last few years have made sociology more relevant to students’ lives and increased their need for and the utility of a well-developed sociological imagination.
Nathan S. Palmer
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Navigating the Net Zero Transition: Towards Improved Effectiveness of Corporate Decarbonization Strategies

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT With net zero CO2 emissions as the benchmark for mitigating the worst impacts of climate change by mid‐century, businesses are urged to deploy robust reduction measures. However, in light of increasing emissions globally, the effectiveness of current corporate decarbonization strategies remains unclear.
Linda Schenzle, Timo Busch
wiley   +1 more source

The new Federal State Educational Standard and sociological imagination: A few words about poor sociological (and not demoscopic) education

open access: yesRUDN journal of Sociology
The article presents some thoughts about the reasons for the current extreme concern of the Russian professional sociological community about the model of training proposed by the Federal State Educational Standard of the fourth generation.
I. V Trotsuk
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Architects and designers meet sociologists to design urban space : reflection on the (im)possible crossing of disciplinary borders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Space as an academic concept occupies a place in various disciplines and professions. In each case it tends to be named, studied, understood and created in the appropriate conceptual apparatus, using the relevant methodology for the acquisition and ...
Nóżka, Marcjanna   +1 more
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Caveat Emptor:On Time, Death and History in Late Modernity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
This article focuses on 'revivalism' and 'resurrectionism'. While the former is a sociological label for contemporary rituals of dying and death, the latter is a label for contemporary practices of historiographical representation.
Palladino, Paolo
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Emotional Factors in the Consumption of Pro‐Environmental Foods: Keys to Reducing the Attitude–Behaviour Gap

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their decisions, which suggests a greater inclination towards responsible consumption. However, scientific evidence shows a significant discrepancy between this favourable attitude and final purchasing decisions.
Sergio Valdelomar‐Muñoz   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Facing Up to the Media: Walter Ong and the Embrace of Technology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
General photograph of J. Stevens' rides building up, taken J. Stevens' Fair, 20 June 1961 general view.
Pauly, John J.
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