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Episode #38: Sociology's Low Status in the American Intellectual Landscape

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Temple of Sociology Podcast
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Apr 7, 2026
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Summary

Yes, we need to talk about sociology’s eroding status as an intellectual field. I review three issues: sociology has few allies as the Florida debacle shows , we have declining numbers , and sociology is regionally concentrated . Source: The American Sociological Association +++++ Buy these books! Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free) Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students The history of Black Studies Obama and the antiwar movement A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe