This paper presents a historical sociological analysis of the sociology of sport. It draws on theoretical insights from the sociology of professions to examine ‘state of the field’ reviews written by sociologists of sport. The paper argues that in establishing why the sociology of sport emerged, how people identified its earliest manifestations, and how the subdiscipline’s boundaries were drawn...

In the sociology of professions, working with machines is often seen as an obstacle to professional aspirations. This is especially true in healthcare, where a sharp distinction between professionals and technicians has prevailed since the early 20th century. However, only a few studies have documented the meaning of machines and technical skills for healthcare technicians. The purpose of this ...

This paper attempts to address the theoretical vacuum that exists within the growing literature on the sufficiency and stability of the health workforce that has dominated health policy agendas worldwide. Conceptualizing the context of the health workforce, and the relationship between health professions and the state more specifically, draws upon critical areas of social theory and health. The...

For many years the tribes and communities of American Indians and Alaska Natives have been the subject of intense study and research in a number of disciplines, particularly anthropology, sociology, psychology, and medicine. Until recently, virtually all research was conducted by non-Indians. Only in the past 20 years have more American Indians begun to enter into the social science professions...

Medical anthropology is the study of human health and disease, health care systems, and biocultural adaptation. The discipline draws upon the four fields of anthropology to analyse and compare the health of regional populations and of ethnic and cultural enclaves, both prehistoric and contemporary. Collaboration among paleopathologists, human biologists, ethnologists, and linguists has created ...

Efforts to reform the predoctoral curriculum are examined in light of the public’s past and future oral health needs. Three directions that may make a difference in the preparation of dentists for their professional roles are discussed: competency-based curriculum, blending dental education into the broader system of health professions education, and reform of clinical education. A blueprint fo...

Abstract Sociology undoubtedly plays an important role in the world of sciences, as it provides opportunity to examine society which we live and our social relationships using widely accepted means with real scientific value. As Giddings has noted, ‘sociology tells us how become what want be’ (Giddings, 2011). However, discussions sciences can be controversial, they are sometimes perceived ‘inf...

analysis of masoud sa'ad salman :union:s shahr ashoob with the perspectives of goldmann and burdieumoharram rezayati kishekhaleh & ali nosrati siyahmazgi abstractshahr ashoob is the context about praising people of city or courtier and lovely describing of owners' social professions. we can categorize shahr ashoob in three groups: urbun shahr ashoob; :union:s shahr ashoob is about des...