Contemporary Society and Social Theory
Examining contemporary society through social theory and social research
Overview
■ We study various themes and topics of contemporary society from a sociological approach by applying social theories and conducting social research. By analyzing and considering various phenomena in modern society from a wide range of theoretical and empirical perspectives, we explore the structure of society and how it affects people's lives.
Research Topics
■ Sociology of Religion, Community Design from Depopulation, Social Capital
■ Sociological Criminology , Human Rights, Medical Sociology
■ Sociology of Emotions, Society and Emotions, Sociology of Medicine, Social Problems, History of Sociology
■ Welfare Theory and Institutions, Contemporary Political Theory, Social Policy
Staff
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Professor
Kawabata Akira -
Associate Professor
Croydon Silvia -
Associate Professor
Yamada Yoko -
Associate Professor
Endo Chikako -
Assistant Professor
Okada Kumiko