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Enciklopedijski doprinos Vladimira Ivanoviča Dobrenkova savremenoj ruskoj sociologiji
The Encyclopedic Contribution Of Vladimir Ivanovič Dobrenkov To Contemporary Russian Sociology

Author(s): Ljubiša R. Mitrović
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Универзитет у Нишу
Keywords: Russian sociology; V. I. Dobrenkov; fundamental sociology; value-oriented sociology

Summary/Abstract: In this paper the author analyzes the contribution that V. I. Dobrenkov made to contemporary Russian sociology. The focus of his analysis is both the scientific-pedagogical work of Dobrenkov; and his organizational-cultural mission. The paper analyzes the encyclopedic contribution of Dobrenkov (as a part of his collaboration with A. Kravchev); in compiling the 15 volumes (with over 10000 pages of text) of Fundamental Sociology; which is a seminal work. In them they considered both the origin and development of sociology in the world and Russia; as well as the basic theories and methods; categories; problematic fields; the structure and dynamics of contemporary society. In addition; the paper offers an overview of the latest studies written by Dobrenkov on globalization in Russia; value-oriented sociology and the sociological education in Russia. Special attention was paid to the organizational work of Dobrenkov regarding the founding of a new Faculty of Sociology in modern Russia; as well as the renewal of the Russian sociological association where he now serves as president.

  • Issue Year: 12/2013
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 103-109
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English