Sociology in Russia : a brief history

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This book represents the first comprehensive historical treatment of sociology in Russia from the mid-nineteenth century through the pre-revolutionary and Soviet eras to the present day. It sheds new light on the dramatic history of sociology in the Russian context; dramatic both in its relationship with state power, and in the large-scale societal transformations it has had to grapple with. The authors highlight several particularities including the late institutionalization of sociology in the Soviet period, the breaks in continuity between its main historical periods and the relationship between sociology and power throughout its history. This valuable work will appeal to social science and history scholars, as well as readers interested in the history of contemporary Russia. Read more... Abstract: The authors highlight several particularities including the late institutionalization of sociology in the Soviet period, the breaks in continuity between its main historical periods and the relationship between sociology and power throughout its history. Read more... Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Introduction (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 1-13 Russian Early Period of Sociology: Predecessors and First Professionals (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 15-31 Russian Sociology in the 1920s–Mid-1950s: The Beginnings of Soviet Sociology (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 33-41 Revival, Partial Institutionalization, Stagnation and Final Recognition of Soviet Sociology (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 43-77 From Soviet Sociology to Scientific Discipline (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 79-101 Diversification and Fragmentation of Russian Sociology (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 103-123 Gender Studies: The Novelty at the Russian Academic Scene (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 125-140 Whither Russian Sociology? Problems and Prospects Conclusion (Larissa Titarenko, Elena Zdravomyslova)....Pages 141-152 Back Matter ....Pages 153-158