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Founded in the 1930s, the Department of Sociology at Harvard has a rich tradition of fundamental contributions to social science. Whether the grand theory of Talcott Parsons, the social networks of Harrison White, or the urban inequality research of William Julius Wilson, every era in the department’s history has shaped social inquiry on an international scale. Especially since its experimental heyday in the 1950's and 60's—when psychology, sociology, and anthropology collaborated in the former Department of Social Relations—life has never been dull. Indeed, Harvard’s “relational turn” of the mid 20th century has proven visionary.
Combining small size with intellectual diversity and a wide variety of research methods, the current department continues to draw energy from the unique larger community that is Harvard and the creative nexus of the Boston-Cambridge area. After a recent period of faculty growth, the Department of Sociology at Harvard is also embarked on a trajectory of new projects and ideas that is interwoven with our dedication to training the next generation of leaders. We welcome your visit, virtual or otherwise, and urge you to engage the research and teaching that make up our latest efforts.
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