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Sedm slabin české sociologie – osobní pohled jednoho sociologa
The Seven Weaknesses of Czech Sociology - The Personal Viewpoint of One Sociologist
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Abstract These reflections on the state & problems of Czech sociology after twelve years of free development include thoughts on its seven weaknesses that either at present or at least potentially pose a threat to Czech sociology, deprive it of the ability to compete, & lower the level of its prestige in soc... view more
These reflections on the state & problems of Czech sociology after twelve years of free development include thoughts on its seven weaknesses that either at present or at least potentially pose a threat to Czech sociology, deprive it of the ability to compete, & lower the level of its prestige in society & the value of its scientific results. These weaknesses include: (1) the division of Czech sociology into qualitative & quantitative sociology, including the intolerance that accompanies this state; (2) the uncritical acceptance of only the most basic & superficial results of sociology by the political sphere in the form of percentages & speculations relating to them; (3) the somber state of under-financing in academic sociology; (4) the difficulties affecting post-secondary school teachers on the one hand & researchers at the Academy of Sciences on the other; (5) the need for cooperation with other sociologists in the region; (6) cooperation with Europe & the world; & (7) morals & integrity, without which, in the author's firm opinion, it is impossible to conduct sociological research.... view less
Classification
General Sociology, Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Sociology, Sociological Theories
Training, Teaching and Studying, Professional Organizations of Sociology
Free Keywords
Czech Republic; Sociology; Methodological Problems; Sociology Education; Professional Ethics
Document language
Czech
Publication Year
2002
Page/Pages
p. 37-47
Journal
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 38 (2002) 1-2
Status
Published Version; reviewed
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Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications