Sociology 792E - S-Historical Sociology

In its effort to legitimate itself, historical sociology "became domesticated as a subfield, losing much of its critical edge and challenge to mainstream sociology," according to noted historical sociologist Craig Calhoun. In this seminar, we will examine some of the main developments and debates. At the same time, we will explore the untapped potential of historical sociology, resisting its reduction to a methodology and focusing on previously overlooked topics, including race, labor, slavery, gender, and empire.

Open to Graduate students only.