The Association for Humanist Sociology is a community of sociologists, educators, scholars, and activists who share a commitment to using sociology to promote peace, equality, and social justice. AHS was founded in 1976 in response to a growing disenchantment with mainstream sociological organizations and a belief that sociological practice should reflect humanist values. We strive to be an active support network for humanist sociologists. Our major activities are The June 2008 issue of the AHS newsletter is now available. Please click on the newsletter link to access the issue. The AHS listserv, ahs-talk, has been restored! Please use the listserv link for additional information and to register. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2008 AHS ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 6-9, 2008, JOHN HANCOCK CENTER, BOSTON, MA [***Submission Deadline has been extended to August 15, 2008***] CONFERENCE THEME: 'WHAT IS TO BE DONE? PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY IN POLITICS AND PRACTICE' While public sociology has attracted excitement in recent years, sociology as a resource for social action is not a new idea. From Marx and Mills, to Dubois and Jane Addams, to Al Lee and Frances Fox Piven, the reemergence of public sociology is really the product of a long march by progressive and engaged scholars through educational institutions, professional associations, and other structural representations of sociology as a discipline. Meanwhile, public sociology remains a contested terrain, criticized as too political' by some and 'not political enough' by others. Since our inception, however, AHS and its members have contemplated and practiced public sociology, mostly from the margins of the discipline. Now that public sociology is front and center, we ought to have much to say about it: historically, theoretically, ethically, politically, and practically. This Annual Meeting is an opportunity to examine the past, evaluate the present, and begin to shape the future of a public sociology that matters. Paper submissions should address some aspect of public sociology and its relationship to teaching, activism, policy or community-based research, or other aspects of sociology as they relate to incorporating humanist goals with sociological work. Abstracts or full papers are welcome. Deadline for submissions is August 15 or by arrangement with Program Chair, Daniel Egan, Daniel_Egan@uml.edu or President, Corey Dolgon, cdolgon@worcester.edu . AHS ANNOUNCEMENT! [Posted Monday, July 7] AHS mourns the passing of a beloved colleague, comrade and friend, Frank Lindenfeld. AHS is working on establishing a student paper award in Frank's name, but suggestions for other memorial activities or just rememberances about Frank would be much appreciated. Please send thoughts and ideas to Corey Dolgon, AHS President at cdolgon@worcester.edu
Lindenfeld Memorial
Invitation
You are invited to join the
Lindenfeld family in a celebration of the life & work of Frank G. Lindenfeld
(3 . 4 . 1934 - 6 . 8 . 2008)
Memorial Service to be
held:
Saturday, September 20, 2:00
pm
The Kehr Union Ballroom,
Bloomsburg
University,
Bloomsburg, PA
RSVP by 9/3:
Kathryn Lindenfeld,
180 Chestnut St,
Bloomsburg, PA
17815
570-784-3562
We welcome your sharing of
photographs for display, stories, and other thoughts for the service. Email large files/digital photographs
via hi-speed download to: Maryann Scaffidi: mwildrose@epix.net
In lieu of flowers, send
donations to:
The Grassroots Economic
Organizing (GEO) Newsletter
c/o Dr Len Krimerman,
18 Liberty St,
Vernon, CT
06066
For hotel group discounts,
airport rental car services, directions, car pooling, & other inquiries
contact:
Sue Yarnes 570-387-6157 mreikictr@localnet.com (correspondence
only - no downloads)
Join us or renew your membership for 2009! All new memberships or renewals will include both the remainder of 2008 and 2009.
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