Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 19:37:38 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Raymond V. Liedka" <liedka-AT-unm.edu>
Subject: Re: sociology


On Mon, 14 Sep 1998, Margot Ford wrote:

> I don't think the discussion is an either /or for philosophy or sociology,
> but the ultimate purpose for me is social change and not enough sociologists
> or philosophers connect with this as an ultimate aim.  Bourdieu as an
> example was one of those reproductionists who I believe contributed to the
> demise of the sociology of education because he emphasised the reproductive
> nature of the education system. Where do we go from there??
> 
> Post-modernism, because of inaccessible and elitist language had potential
> that has not translated into action which I grant was not its purpose.
> 
> There is important stuff out there, but we need good plain English
> translations of academic texts so the very people being talked about can
> access and engage in the debate.
> 

Ah....but you may find that the emperor has no clothes....



Raymond V. Liedka
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
University of New Mexico


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