Premium
W. I. Thomas and social reform: His work and writings
Author(s) -
Deegan Mary Jo,
Burger John S.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of the history of the behavioral sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.216
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1520-6696
pISSN - 0022-5061
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6696(198101)17:1<114::aid-jhbs2300170112>3.0.co;2-6
Subject(s) - symbolic interactionism , interpretation (philosophy) , sociology , work (physics) , social reform , facet (psychology) , epistemology , psychoanalysis , social science , psychology , philosophy , law , political science , politics , mechanical engineering , linguistics , personality , engineering , big five personality traits
W. I. Thomas was a major figure in the founding of sociology, especially symbolic interactionism. His concern with and commitment to social reform, however, is rarely recognized. This neglected aspect of his thought and activities is crucial for the interpretation and assessment of his writings and status in the profession. Examination of this facet of his work also illuminates some of the important contributions made by women to the development of his thought and career.