AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY IN A TRANSNATIONAL WORLD - AGAINST PAROCHIALISM

Authors
LIE J
Citation
J. Lie, AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY IN A TRANSNATIONAL WORLD - AGAINST PAROCHIALISM, Teaching sociology, 23(2), 1995, pp. 136-144
Citations number
54
Categorie Soggetti
Education & Educational Research",Sociology
Journal title
Teaching sociology → ACNP
ISSN journal
0092055X
Volume
23
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
136 - 144
Database
ISI
SICI code
0092-055X(1995)23:2<136:ASIATW>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
In spite of its cosmopolitan origins, American sociology is widely reg arded as parochial in its outlook and concerns. In this paper I outlin e factors contributing to the intellectual isolationism of American so ciological research and pedagogy. Then I review recent social and inte llectual trends toward internationalization. Finally I offer concrete suggestions for sociologists interested in internationalizing their cu rricula.