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ABOUT ISA

  • History of ISA
    • History of ISA 1948-1997
    • ISA Past Presidents
    • ISA Newsletters 1971-2001
    • Books of the XX Century
  • Statutes
  • Executive Committee
    • Executive Committee 2023-2027
    • Past Executive Committees
    • Code of Conduct
  • Secretariat
  • ISA Human Rights Committee
    • Past Boards
    • Statement on the Israel / Palestine conflict
    • Joint Statement by the French Sociological Association and the ISA in support of Prof. Pinar Selek
    • Statement of Support of the ISA for Dr. Regev Nathanson
    • ISA supports the call for the reinstatement of Professor Lesley Wood
  • Internal Organization
    • The Council of National Associations
    • The Research Council
    • Aims and Requirements for Research Committees
    • Acting Globally
  • Code of Ethics
  • Budget
    • Previous financial statements
    • Request for ISA financial details
  • Policy Statements
  • ISA Award for Excellence in Research and Practice
    • Foundation Mattei Dogan Prize

History of ISA

History of ISA 1948-1997

By Jennifer Platt, University of Sussex, England
© International Sociological Association 1998
ISBN 84-605-7747-3

 

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The International Sociological Association (ISA) was founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO. It is a member of the International Science Council and has NGO consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).