Doing Public Sociology - What were your initial thoughts on Hu’s

Doing Public Sociology In The Field

1) What were your initial thoughts on Hu’s project with regards to Sociological Intervention?

2) Describe Touraine’s action sociology/sociological interventions and Burawoy’s public sociology and praxis-orientated research. Which aspect of each theoretical perspective did Hu incorporate into their “strong sociological intervention?”

3) If any, what gaps, holes, or weaknesses could have been further developed?

4)Putting yourself into the role of Hu’s perspective, are there other innovative ideas you may have that could have capitalized Hu’s sociological intervention initiative?

5)How might this content inform your actions as a professional with sociological knowledge and skills?