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.
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