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Article: The sociology of religion of W.E.B. Du Bois.
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- Sociology of Religion
- Article date:
- June 22, 2002
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INTRODUCTION
While many sociologists continue to overlook the significant contributions W.E.B. Du Bois made to sociological theory and practice (Ashley and Orenstein 2001; Pampelo 2000; Ritzer 2000; Hadden 1997; Cuzzort and King 1989), others have recently helped to establish his much-deserved place in the canon (Collins and Makowsky 1998; Farganis 2000; Kivisto 2000; Lemert 1993; Brint and LaValle 2000). Rodney Stark (1985) has been particularly important in highlighting the foundational contributions Du Bois made to the development of sociology in the United States. (1)
Du Bois's work on race, history, and politics has generated the greatest amount of ...