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This book offers a comprehensive account of the development of Romanian sociology from 1900 to the present, not as a history of sociological theories, but as a sociological analysis of the social history of the discipline itself. Romanian sociology is examined as an integral part of the society in which it emerged and operated, revealing how its evolution has been shaped by changing social and political circumstances. The book identifies patterns in the development of Romanian sociology and explores how the discipline has responded to the challenges faced by Romanian society. At times, political actors have placed their hopes in sociology, seeking its expertise and using it to address social problems. At other times, political power has suppressed the discipline, driven it underground, or redirected its attention toward less significant issues. The book demonstrates that the themes and concerns of Romanian sociology have often reflected not an internal logic of development, but the broader social and political context in which the discipline has evolved.
