The resurgence of «Public sociology»

Authors

  • Manuel Fernández Esquinas CSIC

Keywords:

Division of labour, professional values, civil society, intellectual movement, sociology of science

Abstract

This paper makes an analysis of the new «public sociology» emerged in the context of the American Sociological Association 2003 Presidential Campaign. Public sociology is studied from the point of view of the sociology of science. It is understood as an organized movement in the disciplinary field of sociology. It consists on a set of knowledge and ideas, produced in socially situated conditions, which are inten- RES nº 6 (2006) pp. 145-150 ded to occupy an space of attention and influence among networks of intellectual workers. The first point of the paper provides a definition of public sociology taking into account the main notions of this concept in the history of sociology. The second point specifies the main characteristics of current public sociology as a nascent intellectual movement supported by the works of Michael Burawoy. Then, main ideas of public sociology are described and put in the context of its emergence and institutionalization. Last point addresses the main critical reactions from sociologists in diverse settings.

Author Biography

Manuel Fernández Esquinas , CSIC

Científico titular en sociología del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). Es doctor en ciencias políticas y sociología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y ha realizado estudios de especialización en Southbank University (Reino Unido), Centre for Research Policy (Australia) e Indiana University (EE UU). Durante varios años ha trabajado en investigaciones de carácter aplicado relacionadas con los problemas sociales, la evaluación de políticas públicas y la opinión pública. Sus principales líneas de investigación son la metodología de la investigación social, la sociología de la ciencia y las políticas de I+D. Algunos de sus últimos trabajos se centran en los usos de la sociología y en los efectos de las políticas científicas en las ciencias sociales.

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Published

2008-01-01

How to Cite

Fernández Esquinas, M. (2008). The resurgence of «Public sociology». Spanish Journal of Sociology, (6). Retrieved from https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/res/article/view/65000

Issue

No. 6 (2006): Sumario Número 6

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