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Je čas k zásadní diskusi
It Is Time for a Serious Discussion
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Abstract The rebirth of Czech sociology after the normalization period required a prolonged period of time. Nowadays, the attained level of scientific work, particularly thanks to the improvements at the universities, is distinctly better than seven years ago when a similar discussion began. However, it is t... view more
The rebirth of Czech sociology after the normalization period required a prolonged period of time. Nowadays, the attained level of scientific work, particularly thanks to the improvements at the universities, is distinctly better than seven years ago when a similar discussion began. However, it is time to pay attention to some principles according to which Czech sociologists could achieve consensus & corresponding progress in their scientific work. The main responsibility lies in both the empirical & theoretical grasp of the historically unique processes of postsocialist societal transformation & modernization; this can be realized only through their active participation in international cooperation. Serious interpretations & generalizations of the postsocialist experience require far closer contacts, serious & systematic discussion & both direct & indirect cooperation among empirical research, its methodology, the history of sociology & sociological theory than it is usual nowadays; all this could create favorable conditions for the natural emergence of significant research projects in both basic & applied science.... view less
Classification
Training, Teaching and Studying, Professional Organizations of Sociology
Free Keywords
Czech Republic; Sociology; Sociological Research; Postcommunist Societies; Research Methodology
Document language
Czech
Publication Year
2002
Page/Pages
p. 49-54
Journal
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 38 (2002) 1-2
Status
Published Version; reviewed
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