MARXIST SOCIOLOGY SECTION
The Section of Marxist Sociology is concerned with developing Marxist
analysis as a method of scientific and scholarly research within
sociology. Marxist analysis is not seen as focused on a specific aspect of
social life, but rather as a method for analysis of the dynamics of social
change, with an emphasis on the interplay of economic, social, and
political factors. This method involves a dialectical interaction between
theory, method, and practice.
The Section on Marxist Sociology facilitates the work of its members in
several ways. First, at our sessions at the ASA Annual meetings,
sociologists with similar theoretical concerns meet for an interchange of
ideas, research findings, and experiences in teaching and applying
Marxist sociological perspectives in and out of the classroom. Second,
the Marxist Sociology Section assists in the development of resources for
teaching and research which enhance the contribution of Marxist
perspectives to the sociological enterprise. Third, the Section
encourages the development of local and regional activities by serving as
a medium of communication among persons interested in Marxist
analysis throughout the country. Finally, the Section encourages the
publication and distribution of Marxist sociological theory and research
bearing on Marxist perspectives.
Why Join The Marxist Sociology Section?
1. Members of the Marxist Sociology Section receive our
frequently published newsletter, which contains extensive
information on Marxist concerns. The newsletter includes
information about works in progress, important new
books, information about conferences, and other issues of
concern to Marxist sociologists.
2. Members may present papers in the sessions and
participate in roundtables and other activities sponsored by
the Marxist Sociology Section at the annual ASA
meetings.
3. Through the Marxist Sociology Section, members can
help influence the ASA to make it a more responsible
professional organization. The more members, the more
sessions the Marxist Section can have at the annual ASA meetings.
How Can I Join The Marxist Sociology Section?
If you are a member of the American Sociological
Association, you can easily become a member of our Section.
Use the form on the reverse side of this brochure to inform the
ASA that you want to be a member of the Marxist Sociology
Section. Alternatively, when you renew your ASA
membership, check the box for the Marxist Sociology Section.
Dues for the Section are only $10 per year for employed
sociologists, and $7 for students and unemployed.
If you do not belong to the American Sociological
Association, we invite you to join both it and our Section.
Use the form on the reverse side to request information
concerning membership in the ASA (which has a sliding scale
according to income) and our Section. Or call the ASA at
(202) 833-3410.
------------------------------------------------------------------
MARXIST
SOCIOLOGY
SECTION
Of The
American
Sociological
Association
To: American Sociological Association
1722 N. Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
From: _______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
____ I am an ASA member, and want to join the
Marxist Sociology Section. Enclosed is a
check for $10.00 for Section dues for this
year. (or $7.00 for students and unemployed)
____ I am not an ASA member, but I am interested
in joining the Marxist Sociology Section.
Please send me information about membership
in both the ASA and the Marxist Sociology Section.
Make checks payable to the American Sociological Association
For those of you interested in getting accurate stats comparing the US to other industrialized nations on almost everything check out this site. It supports my idea that the closer to socialism a society is the better the people in that society live on average.
Try this STAT page
To return to Art's Home page, click here