Results 41 to 50 of about 2,128,895 (405)
Rethinking the sociology of stigma
Stigma is not a self-evident phenomenon but like all concepts has a history. The conceptual understanding of stigma which underpins most sociological research has its roots in the ground-breaking account penned by Erving Goffman in his best-selling book ...
Imogen Tyler, T. Slater
semanticscholar +1 more source
From Social to Epidemic Criticality and Back [PDF]
We study the spread of a simulated epidemic in a network of individuals who may either contract a disease through sexual contact with an infected nearest neighbor or use safe sex practices under the influence of neighbors who are already adopting precautions.
arxiv
Growth of Omnichannel Grocery Retailing and Food Prices
ABSTRACT This paper examines the effects of the growth of omnichannel grocery retailing on food prices. We first develop a conceptual model of consumer choice and retailer pricing that allows us to evaluate changes in equilibrium prices, quantities, and profits with online channel growth and alternative pricing strategies.
Xiangwen Kong+2 more
wiley +1 more source
The article deals with the problems of reproduction of social memory and the mechanism of continuity of spiritual and moral values in the context of everyday family relations "parents-children".
Boris S. Pavlov+3 more
doaj +1 more source
The history of Christianity is full of stories of martyrs who witnessed the truth of faith in Christ and became the object of brutal abuse and violence.
Giusy Gallo
doaj +1 more source
Interview with Adrian Raftery [PDF]
Professor Adrian E. Raftery is the Boeing International Professor of Statistics and Sociology, and an adjunct professor of Atmospheric Sciences, at the University of Washington in Seattle. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and obtained a B.A. in Mathematics and an M.Sc. in Statistics and Operations Research at Trinity College Dublin.
arxiv
Abstract This article examines how university‐based teacher education programs in diverse historical, sociocultural, and political settings in the U.S. and in Chile, served to foster immigrant empowerment and liberation. Using a Funds of Knowledge approach, the study analyzed the educational practices of migrant families and their integration into ...
Ana Christina da Silva Iddings+3 more
wiley +1 more source
Sociological research in the Soviet period in the Republic of Bashkortostan
The article reveals the process of institutionalization of sociological research in the Soviet period in the Republic of Bashkortostan, in particular, the scientific contribution of the first researchers – professors F.B.
Rashit Ismagilovich Irnazarov
doaj +1 more source
UA68/10 Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 2 [PDF]
Newsletter created by the WKU Sociology Department regarding faculty activities, student honors and ...
WKU Sociology
core +1 more source
Un Janus bifrons : la sociologie comme discipline universitaire et comme « vocation »
Sociologists are back to sociology! But this does not mean they are asking the same questions. The analysis of this debate, that SociologieS initiated, shows that in fact, two debates have been launched; one centred on sociology in research and higher ...
Monique Hirschhorn
doaj