Section Officers, 2011-2012

    Chair: Robin Stryker, University of Arizona

    Chair-Elect: Judith Stepan-Norris, University of California, Irvine

    Past Chair: Ron Aminzade, University of Minnesota

    Secretary-Treasurer: Kenneth T. Andrews, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    Council:
    Mabel Berezin, Cornell University
    Sarah Sobieraj, Tufts University
    Isaac William Martin, University of California-San Diego
    Kathleen M. Fallon, McGill University
    Edward T. Walker, University of Michigan
    Sean O'Riain, National University of Ireland, Maynooth

    Newsletter Editor: Erik Larson, Macalester College

    Webmanager
    Howard Lune, Hunter College

OBJECTIVES OF THE SECTION

The purpose of the Political Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association 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.

How to Join the Section

Membership in the section includes the following:
– access to the section's e-mail lists
– opportunity to submit your work for consideration of the section sessions
– a chance to meet fellow scholars, activists, and other members with related interests

Membership in the ASA is required for section membership and also comes with a variety of additional benefits, such as access to publications, the ASA newsletter Footnotes (online current and previous issues), and opportunities to engage with fellow sociologists from other sections. Please consult the ASA homepage for ASA Membership Information.

To join the Section, please contact the ASA office. The ASA homepage provides a simple-to-use Online Membership Application and a Membership Renewal Form.

For more information, please contact the ASA membership division:

American Sociological Association
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Phone: (202) 383-9005
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SECTION BY-LAWS

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Site Information

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The site is maintained by Howard Lune. Last update: December, 2011.

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