Is Peace Possible?: An Analysis of Sociology

The rhetorical question of whether peace is possible in the sociological disciplines is considered, & three obstacles are presented: an exaggerated manliness in evaluation of research topics & investigative techniques; imperialistic orientation toward short- & long-term agendas; & in...

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Published in:Sociological perspectives 1990-09, Vol.33 (3), p.313-325
Main Author: Lofland, Lyn H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amnesia
Conflict Resolution
History of Sociology
Imperialism
Interactionism
Neo Marxism
Pacific Sociological Association 1990 Presidential Address
Peace
Peacefulness
Peacetime
Social theories
Sociology
Urban sociology
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Summary:The rhetorical question of whether peace is possible in the sociological disciplines is considered, & three obstacles are presented: an exaggerated manliness in evaluation of research topics & investigative techniques; imperialistic orientation toward short- & long-term agendas; & intellectual isolationism. Although there appears to be no answer to the question, reasons why peace is desirable are detailed. 29 References. M. Malas
ISSN:0731-1214
1533-8673
DOI:10.2307/1389062