Specialized Sociology Search and Resources

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (190+ words) For Prof. T.K. Oommen, sociology was never a mere assemblage of abstract theories. He regarded it as a scientific instrument to grasp the pulse of a society in constant transition For many of us, he was more than a scholar, he…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago  (322+ words) Illinois" premier showcase of locally made foods and goods is getting a larger home as the Illinois Product Expo moves into the Exposition Building for its March 7 and 8 return, according to a community announcement. The Illinois Department of Agriculture says…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago  (310+ words) What happens when a provably true idea nevertheless feels like it must be impossible? This is called a veridical paradox, a situation when our intuition fails, and everyday reasoning badly underestimates how often coincidences or overlaps occur. The answer is…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago  (435+ words) Carter G. Woodson was an American historian, author, journalist and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. He served as the Dean of the College Department of West Virginia Collegiate Institute " now known as West…...

14+ hour, 53+ min ago  (606+ words) One hundred years ago, Black History Month began as an act of correction. Historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to preserve Black contributions from being erased from American memory. He chose February to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln,…...

16+ hour, 26+ min ago  (168+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Big ideas and big plans are in development for the Stormont Vail Events Center. The Stormont Vail Events Center presented a five-year strategic plan to the Shawnee County Commission on Thursday, outlining future opportunities based on industry…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago  (959+ words) Feb. 27 - Mar. 5 Friday, Feb. 27 " 6 p.m.J&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls Motorcycle enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike are invited to experience an evening centered on custom bikes and community connection. Attendees can admire detailed craftsmanship, talk with fellow riders, and celebrate the…...

21+ hour, 27+ min ago  (163+ words) Patch AM'Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: " Patch AM: Goldfish Swim School Acworth Community Grand Opening Celebration and 10 more events Coming up on the Acworth Patch calendar: Comedy UnCorked Hey there, Acworth! Let's get started with what's happening…...

22+ hour, 24+ min ago  (282+ words) As part of our 2026 Speaker Series, the Amherst Political Union has invited Mart'n Burt, Social Entrepreneur in Residence at Worcester Polytechnic University, to campus. Dr. Burt served as the Chief of Staff to the former President of Paraguay (2021-2013), and was…...

1+ day, 31+ min ago  (500+ words) At the turn of the 20th century, W.E.B. Du Bois boarded a ship to Paris aiming to prove that Black Americans, newly freed and fiercely determined, could be measured not by caricature but by data, dignity, beauty and achievement. More than a…...