Links
Below are a number of links to related Sociology Web Sites.
Check them out at your discretion, they may be a great
source of ideas and contacts for the club!
The International
Sociological Association
The International Sociological Association (ISA)
is a non-profit association for scientific purposes
in the field of sociology and social sciences. The ISA
was founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO. The
goal of the ISA, is to represent sociologists everywhere,
regardless of their school of thought, scientific approaches
or ideological opinion, and to advance sociological
knowledge throughout the world. Its members come from
109 countries.
The American Sociological
Association
The American Sociological Association (ASA), founded
in 1905, is a non-profit membership association dedicated
to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and
profession serving the public good. With approximately
13,000 members, ASA encompasses sociologists who are
faculty members at colleges and universities, researchers,
practitioners, and students. About 20 percent of the
members work in government, business, or non-profit
organizations.
The Society
for Applied Sociology
Provides a forum for sociologists and others interested
in applying sociological knowledge. Enhances understanding
of the interrelationship between sociological knowledge
and sociological practice. Increases the effectiveness
of applied sociological research and training.
Initiatives
of Change
Initiatives of Change is a global network open to people
of all nationalities, cultures, religions, and beliefs,
who work towards change, locally and globally, starting
with change in their own lives. Formerly known as MRA,
this network has been active on every continent for
over 60 years.
Initiatives of Change (IofC) works on the principle
that changes in people’s motives, attitudes and
behavior are not only possible but are the only sure
basis on which wider lasting change in society can be
brought about.
Sociology 396: Slavery and Servitude in Illinois
A web site dedicated to the research on slavery and
servitude in Illinois before the civil war. This
class was instructed by Professor Pintar and several
members from AUS took it spring of '04. Please
come check out all of the hard work and research students
from the class have done. You'll likely be surprised
by some of the more interesting and dark elements of
Illinois's past. The web site is pending review to be moved to University servers, and for now is listed on Judith's personal server.
Please go check it out!
If anyone has any pertinent links that they would
like to see added to this page Email them to the webmaster.
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