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50255 - "Doing Public Sociology": Sociological Practice in the Community

Tue, August 12, 8:00 to 9:30am, West Tower, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Floor: Concourse Level/Bronze, Gold Coast

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This session will acquaint the audience with how settings outside academia can involve meaningful and creative work. Faculty and students often find themselves at a loss when asked to think about what sociologists do outside a campus environment. The truth is that this work is complex and varied. This session focuses on work done by those engaging in public and applied sociology in myriad settings. Sociologists in various stages of their careers engaging in public sociology and sociological practice are encouraged to submit their work for presentation.

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