Greek Sociology: History of Formation and Modern Research

Occupation: professor of sociology
Affiliation: MGIMO University
Address: 119454 Russia, Moscow, Vernadsky Av., 76., 119454 Russia, Moscow, Vernadsky Av., 76.

Anna Toropova

Occupation: Senior lecturer
Affiliation: MGIMO University
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow

Journal name

Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya

Edition

Issue 10

Pages

117-127

Abstract

Based on a review of publications about the development of social science in Greece this article discusses the social and political factors which impact the development of Greece sociology. The methodology comprises a review of the scientific articles as well as the websites of research institutions and associations of Greece sociologists.

Until recently, there has been little research on Greek sociology conducted in Russia. However, the set of translated publications revealed that the problems discussed by the Greek sociologists coincide directly with the ones of their counterparts' in Europe, including Russia.

Research studies by Greek sociologists are frequently published, conduct social activities and are represented in European sociological associations. The fact that some Greek sociological journals were established in the first half of the 20th century indicates the scope of studies and an academic nature of Greek sociology. The content-analysis of articles and websites of research institutes, as well as the analysis of political and social discourses, have resulted in the understanding of social problems relevant to modern Greek society. The purpose of this article is to examine major dimensions of modern Greek sociology on the example of the given articles, social situation in the Greek society, therefore to complement the overall picture of European sociological paradigm.

Keywords

sociological discourse, history of Greek sociology, modern Greek sociology, social problems of Greek society, structure of Greek society, research agenda of Greek sociologists, national identity

Received

03.06.2020

Publication date

18.12.2020

Number of characters

34309

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GOST	Antonina N., Toropova A. Greek Sociology: History of Formation and Modern Research // Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya – 2020. – Issue 10 C. 117-127 [Electronic resource]. URL: http://ras.jes.su/socis/s013216250009978-8-1-en (circulation date: 19.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013216250009978-8
MLA	Antonina, Noskova, Toropova, Anna "Greek Sociology: History of Formation and Modern Research." Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya 10 (2020):117-127. DOI: 10.31857/S013216250009978-8
APA	Antonina N., Toropova A. (2020). Greek Sociology: History of Formation and Modern Research. Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya (10), pp.117-127 DOI: 10.31857/S013216250009978-8

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