Institutions and the Person: Festschrift in Honor of Everett C.Hughes 1º edição

Marc Notes: Originally published: Chicago: Aldine Pub. Co., [1968]; Includes bibliographical references. Publisher Marketing: Everett C. Hughes had a great impact on the field of sociology as a whole and on an entire generation of sociologists. Some of Hughes' former students and colleagues honor him in this book. The essays address the main themes in his work over the years, and illustrate as well Hughes' impact on the contributors, many of whom are themselves senior figures in the field. The book as a whole provides a distinguished and representative sampling of a major stream of contemporary sociological thought. Each of the five main divisions in the book covers one aspect of Hughes' work. The first deals with the study of occupations and professions--a field in which Hughes was a leader. The second section deals with race relations and other situations in which peoples of differing cultures meet. Beginning with his own work in French Canada many years ago, Hughes interests spread, and the breadth of this interest is seen in chapters on India, Peru, and race relations in the United States. Problems of organizations--how they are put together and how they work--are contained in a third section. A fourth section reflects Hughes' interest in the impact of institutional experience on the people who participate in social institutions, and includes chapters on occupational socialization, status passage, and the use of drugs. A final section develops still another of Hughes' interests--social science method. Presenting some of the most important topics of contemporary theory and research, this book remains profitable reading for every member of the discipline. Review Citations:

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Contributor Bio:  Becker, Howard S Howard S. Becker is author of many books including "Telling About Society, Writing for Social Scientists, "and "Outsiders. "Contributor Bio:  Geer, Blanche Blanche Geer was professor of sociology at Northeastern University and Brandeis University. She served as associate editor of "Social Problems "and "The Sociology of Education."Contributor Bio:  Riesman, David David Riesman (1909-2002) was Henry Ford II Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Harvard University. Before teaching at Harvard he taught at the University of Chicago and University of Buffalo Law School. He is the author of numerous books, including Thorstein Veblen, The Lonely Crowd, and Variety in American Education. Contributor Bio:  Weiss, Robert Robert A. Weiss, MD, FAAD, FACPh Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Director, Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute Hunt Valley, MD Past President, American College of Phlebology Past President, American Society of Dermatologic SurgeryMargaret A. Weiss, MD, FAAD Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Director, Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute Hunt Valley, MDKaren Beasley, MD, FAAD Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology The University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD The Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute Hunt Valley, MD