Section Information
Awards & History
Online Newsletter
Discussion Forum
Conferences & Calls for Papers

Mission

The purpose of the Section on Political Sociology is to promote the scholarly research and professional activities of those concerned with a sociological understanding of political phenomena. The phrase "sociological understanding" is interpreted to encompass the wide variety of theoretical and associated methodological approaches with which sociologists attempt to describe and explain social phenomena. The phrase "political phenomena" is interpreted to encompass the wide variety of topics that sociologists investigate, including social and cultural bases of power and authority.

Section Information

This page provides general information about our section, including by-laws, benefits, how to join, annual meeting participation, and the committees and officers responsible for the section's organization.

Awards and History

This page provides information on the winners of our section's book/article and student awards. Also included are some details on the history of our section, especially the people that have been involved in its organization and expansion.

Newsletter

Online versions of our section's newsletter, Political Sociology States, Power, and Societies. The newsletter includes symposia on important issues in the field; announcements of section activities; and essays.

Conferences and Calls for Papers

Political Sociology Section Events at ASA 2012

This page links to calls for papers and participation in a variety of conferences and/or edited volumes. Organizations and institutes dedicated to political research in sociology may also submit announcements and links.

Site Information

This site is maintained by the Political Sociology section of the American Sociological Association.

The site is maintained by Howard Lune. Last update: June, 2012.

Links to this Site

The web editor of the Political Sociology Homepage appreciates links that establish a direct and complete connection to this homepage without maintaining a link to a page on the host site for commercial or other purposes.