I am very interested in the idea of 'public sociologies' and using the
current technology in grassroots efforts. I am involved in distance
learning and moving to online teaching. What resources are available to
inform about or allow one to participate in projects of public
sociologies?
Monica H. G
I completely agree with your observation that ICTs remain underdeveloped
as the foundation for an entirely new approach .. but am not sure yet
another meeting is needed! Somehow we have to deal with the remaining
luddites in the policy arena, and mainstream ICTs into development
thinking above
At a recent presentation at Cornell University, the president of the
American Sociological Association talked to the room on the topic of
'public sociologies'. His address happened without a single reference
to the internet or to ICTs aligned with participatory policy or
planning. The importance of
