Calling of Sociology and Other Essays on the Pursuit of Learning

This third volume of theSelected Papers of Edward Shilsbrings together ten essays, three of which have never been published before and all the others of which have been completely revised and elaborated. They deal with the history of American and European sociology as an intellectual undertaking and as a means to the attainment of practical ends. Professor Shils's main themes are the influence of ethical and practical intentions on scholarly study in the social sciences, the autonomy of the intellectual tradition of sociology, and the significance of the institutional organization of sociological teaching and research.Shils, Edward is the author of 'Calling of Sociology and Other Essays on the Pursuit of Learning' with ISBN 9780226753232 and ISBN 0226753239.