Comparative and Historical Sociology
Section of the American Sociological Association
Philip Gorski, Yale University At first glance, the protesters who gathered around the American Capitol on 6. January seemed to be a motley crew. One observer espied: “Preppy looking country club Republicans, …
Read MoreRichard Lachmann, State University of New York There are two main explanations for Trump’s 2016 victory and for his voters’ enduring loyalty. One sees his support as largely racist, a reaction …
Read MoreStephanie L. Mudge, UC Davis If we are willing to set aside the truly horrifying circumstances surrounding the 2020 election from beginning to end—a big ask—and focus on certain selected …
Read MoreCOMPARATIVE-HISTORICAL AWARD NOMINATIONS CALLS Global Note: All nominees must be members of the ASA to be considered for section awards. IBN KHALDUN DISTINGUISHED CAREER AWARD The section presents the Ibn …
Read MoreThe Committee on ASA Presidential Biographies (CAPB) seeks contributions for a revision of the biographies of the Association’s more than one hundred former presidents, available on its website: https://www.asanet.org/about-asa/asa-story/asa-history/past-asa-officers/presidents The Online Presidential Biographies are one of the tools that the …
Read MoreHonor your colleagues by submitting nominations for ASA awards. Click on the links below to read the award calls. The deadline for nominations is January 1, 2021. · Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award · Dissertation Award · Distinguished Career Award …
Read MoreDuring this critical period in American history, a time characterized by racial and gender divisions, increasing economic inequality, health disparities, and fractious politics, sociologists have an important role to play …
Read MoreThe Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver is searching for four tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, one in public policy focused on inequality (broadly construed), and three in international …
Read MoreThe Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor who specializes in the sociological study of race and ethnicity. The Department of …
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Damon Mayrl, Colby College Nicholas Hoover Wilson, Stony Brook University What do historical sociologists do all day? The answer to this question is surprisingly hard to come by. One reason …
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