Problems and Status of Sociology in Turkey

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2004
Hançer, Zuhal Yonca
The main question of this study is the insufficient developed character of sociology in Turkey. In this study it is assumed that there are few factors that lead to this situation. Official ideology and its effects on sociology and university, the problems arisen from the discipline itself, the developing character of Turkey, and the conflict among sociologist academicians can be accepted as the factors that affect the sociology in Turkey. Related to this problem, in this study the opinions of academics sociologists in Turkey are examined. By using the techniques such as questionnaire and depth-interview, academicians̕ evaluations are gathered.

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Citation Formats
Z. Y. Hançer, “Problems and Status of Sociology in Turkey,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2004.