Problem-Solving Sociology
Problem-solving sociology uses sociological insights and ideas to solve social problems, and uses the solving of social problems to advance sociological theory. See this brief introduction and this theoretical discussion, listen to a podcast, or order the book.
We currently run the following initiatives:
virtual coffee hours (run by Ji-won Lee)
the Problem-Solving Ethnography workshop (led by Paul Lichterman)
periodic "solving panels"
annual dissertation proposal development workshops for graduate students
occasional reading groups
To subscribe to our mailing list, click here. Contact Monica Prasad if you would like to start a new reading group or discussion group or conference or workshop or other initiative under the problem-solving umbrella.
Upcoming Events
(To share your work, sign up for the PSS Virtual Coffee Hour or the Problem-Solving Ethnography workshop.)
2024 ASA EVENTS
Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 4-5:30pm Eastern
Theory Section Session
Theory and The World’s Problems: Perspectives on Using Sociology to Create Change
Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 6-9pm Eastern
Theory and Social Inquiry Launch Party
Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10-11:00am Eastern
Decision-Making, Social Networks, and Society Section Invited Session
Coordination Problems, Unintended Consequences, and Solving Social Problems
September 27 at 3-4pm, 2024
Virtual Coffee Hour with Jose Eos Trinidad
Education and Civil Society in the Postcolony
October 18-20, 2024 at Johns Hopkins University
10th Annual Sociology of Development Conference, "Solving Global Poverty"
Mirta Toledo, "Pure Diversity"