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From the guest editors: Canadian perspectives on and applications of applied sociology in Canada

Faculty Advisor

Date

2021

Keywords

higher education, applied sociology

Abstract (summary)

Public confidence and trust in higher education has declined (Johnson and Peifer 2017) and the future of the higher education sector has been questioned (AGB 2020). More specifically, the discipline of sociology is considered to be in “crisis” and applied sociological approaches are offered as a solution (Graizbord 2019; Weinstein 1997). The purpose of this introduction article as well as the broader special issue is to explore the nature and state of applied sociology in Canada. With a collection of seven articles authored by Canadian sociologists on topics including application research, reflections on process, and teaching practice, this special issue provides a platform to discuss and showcase the distinct nature and contributions of applied sociology in Canada as well as highlight the work of Canadian applied sociologists.

Publication Information

Milne, E., & Cumming, S. (2021). From the guest editors: Canadian perspectives on and applications of applied sociology in Canada. Journal of Applied Social Science. 15(2), 167-182. https://doi.org/10.1177/19367244211002110

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Item Type

Article

Language

English

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