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The Rise, Death and Resurrection of The Geddes Circle: Scotland’s Sociological Heritage

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:12:00 GMT

Dr Matt Dawson writes about the Aberdeenshire-born sociological thinker, Patrick Geddes, and his vision for sociology.

Zygmunt Bauman, 1925-2017

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:18:13 GMT

Following the recent loss of Professor Zygmunt Bauman, Dr Matt Dawson of Glasgow Sociology writes of the profound influence of Bauman’s work on the discipline.

Should you read Durkheim? Lessons from Sociology Textbooks

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 11:25:07 GMT

Dr Matt Dawson considers the ways in which Durkheim is traditionally presented in the field of sociology.

Remembering David T. Evans

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:45:00 BST

Lito, Catherine and Bridget are remembering our colleague Dr. David Evans

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