Robert A Wortham
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 298568 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Robert A Wortham |
| PRENOMES | Robert A |
| SOBRENOME | Wortham |
| ASSINATURA | WORTHAM R A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | North Carolina Central University |
| VERIFICADO | Não |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 18 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 18 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1993 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2018 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
The Sociological Insight of W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois discussed key aspects of the new field of sociology in his early writings. This article presents Du Bois’ conception of the developing field and his sociological perspective based on nine of his key original sociological writings. Rather than generating theoretical formulations and studying abstract concepts, Du Bois insisted that sociology be an empirical science adhering to the methods utilized by the physical sciences. Sociology…
Religious pluralism, cultural continuity and the expansion of early Christianity
Stark’s (1996) quantitative analysis of early Christianity’s urban expansion argued that churches were established earlier in cities that were less influenced by Rome and had a synagogue. Since Stark maintains that religious pluralism stimulates religious involvement, Christianity should emerge first in cities characterized by a more diverse religious economy. An index of religious pluralism and two measures of cultural continuity (Jewish influen…
Sociology Hesitant
W.E.B. Du Bois' early work as a sociologist from 1896 to 1914 represents a milestone in the development of modern sociology. His empirical studies often employed a triangular methodological approach, and by grounding The Philadelphia Negro in what is the earliest extensive social survey by an American sociologist, Du Bois set the stage for the growth of sociology as a legitimate science. In fact, his approach became the model that the discipline …
Against Epistemic Apartheid
The Sociological Souls of Black Folk
The Souls of Black Folk is W.E.B. Du Bois' most famous work. While the work is often viewed as a classic in African American literature and the history of the African American experience, the sociological significance of the work has been understated. In his initial discussions with the book's original publisher, Du Bois desired to prepare a volume that would showcase his ongoing sociological work on "the Negro problems." While many editions of D…
W.E.B. Du Bois, the Black Church, and the Sociological Study of Religion
During his early sociological period (1896–1914), Du Bois published several empirically-based studies on the Black Church. Many topics were addressed that are relevant to the contemporary study of the Black Church and the sociology of religion. Du Bois utilized methodological triangulation to empirically ground his studies of the Black Church. Census, survey, and ethnographic data were integrated to provide a comprehensive picture of the role of …
Spiritual Capital and the 'Good Life
The association among values, norms, roles and social structures is one of the major cornerstones of sociology. Since the publication of Bellah and company's Habits of the Heart (1996), more attention has been directed toward moral sociology while Putnam's Bowling Alone (2000) has stimulated discussions about social networks and social capital. This article meshes these areas while adding spiritual capital to the mix. This study draws heavily upo…
Urban Networks, Deregulated Religious Markets, Cultural Continuity and the Diffusion of the Isis Cult
In an empirical study on the diffusion of the Isis cult throughout 44 major cities of the Greco-Roman world, Hegedus concludes that the expansion of the Isis cult was linked to an urban location's proximity to Alexandria and Rome. In a similar study, Stark concludes that the diffusion of the Isis cult and Christianity were intertwined. These claims are evaluated in a new study that accesses the impact of city size, distance from Rome, religious p…
Religious pluralism and the North Carolina religious adherence rate, 1926
Data from the 1926 Census of Religious Bodies are utilized to explore the 1926 North Carolina religious economy. State, regional and county variations in religious adherence are estimated and analyzed, and religious primacy groups are identified. In 1926 Baptists were the denominational primacy group, and Southern Baptists were the primacy religious group for the state, but neither group dominated the North Carolina religious marketplace. Regiona…
The 2000 North Carolina Religious Adherence Rate
An area's religious adherence rate may be impacted by such factors as community stability, deregulated religious markets, educational attainment, income level, the sex ratio, and a population's age structure. Utilizing 2000 Glenmary and census data for each of North Carolina's 100 counties, the impact of these demographic factors on the religious adherence rate is assessed. North Carolina is an interesting case since it has traditionally been a s…
Du Bois and the Sociology of Religion
In his popular introductory sociology text, Stark identifies W. E. B. Du Bois and Albion Small as important cornerstones of the U.S. sociological tradition. While the work of the “Chicago School” is well known in sociological circles, Du Bois’ sociological legacy is not. The Philadelphia Negro ([1899] 1996) is a classic empirical sociological study that is rarely included in discussions of the development of scientific sociology. Likewise, The Ne…
Spatial differences in fertility decline in Kenya
Province level fertility and socioeconomic development indicators from the 1989 and 1993 Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys (KDHS) document the spatial pattern of Kenya’s recent fertility decline. Although the data suggest that substantial regional variations in fertility reduction exist, fertility reduction has been pervasive throughout the 1989–1993 period. More specifically, the 1989 and 1993 KDHS data indicate that low fertility levels char…
The Dudley and Cruise Religious Maturity Scale
The Dudley and Cruise Religious Maturity Scale attempts to measure Allport’s mature religious sentiment. A sample of students from two historically Black Universities was used to test the scale’s reliability. Reliability estimates matching those observed by Dudley and Cruise were obtainable only with the private school data. The 11-item scale was revised and stronger reliability estimates were obtained with an 8-item scale. Factor analysis was em…
The geography of fertility reduction in Kenya
Record high fertility levels were recorded for Kenya in the late 1970's; however, a fertility reversal was experienced during the 1980's. Recent studies by Njoru, Robinson and the National Research Council and data from the 1989 and 1993 KDHS indicate that the fertility decline is real and pervasive. The release of the 1989 census data provides researchers with an additional source to document the fertility decline and to identify the spatial pat…
Christendom and Christianity in the Middle Ages
Prospects for fertility reduction and projections for future population growth in Kenya
Population Growth and the Demographic Transition in Kenya
This paper focuses on patterns of population growth in Kenya. The historical pattern of population growth from the close of the nineteenth century to 1992 is explored in the first two major sections. Estimates of the annual rate of natural population growth have not exceeded 2.5 per cent prior to 1960. Since 1960 the annual natural population growth rate has increased from 3 per cent in 1962 to 3.8-3.9 per cent for the 1977-1990 period. The rate …
Marchin' the Pilgrims Home
Sociology Hesitant
W.E.B. Du Bois' early work as a sociologist from 1896 to 1914 represents a milestone in the development of modern sociology. His empirical studies often employed a triangular methodological approach, and by grounding The Philadelphia Negro in what is the earliest extensive social survey by an American sociologist, Du Bois set the stage for the growth of sociology as a legitimate science. In fact, his approach became the model that the discipline …
Spiritual Capital and the 'Good Life
The association among values, norms, roles and social structures is one of the major cornerstones of sociology. Since the publication of Bellah and company's Habits of the Heart (1996), more attention has been directed toward moral sociology while Putnam's Bowling Alone (2000) has stimulated discussions about social networks and social capital. This article meshes these areas while adding spiritual capital to the mix. This study draws heavily upo…
Du Bois and the Sociology of Religion
In his popular introductory sociology text, Stark identifies W. E. B. Du Bois and Albion Small as important cornerstones of the U.S. sociological tradition. While the work of the “Chicago School” is well known in sociological circles, Du Bois’ sociological legacy is not. The Philadelphia Negro ([1899] 1996) is a classic empirical sociological study that is rarely included in discussions of the development of scientific sociology. Likewise, The Ne…
The Dudley and Cruise Religious Maturity Scale
The Dudley and Cruise Religious Maturity Scale attempts to measure Allport’s mature religious sentiment. A sample of students from two historically Black Universities was used to test the scale’s reliability. Reliability estimates matching those observed by Dudley and Cruise were obtainable only with the private school data. The 11-item scale was revised and stronger reliability estimates were obtained with an 8-item scale. Factor analysis was em…
Urban Networks, Deregulated Religious Markets, Cultural Continuity and the Diffusion of the Isis Cult
In an empirical study on the diffusion of the Isis cult throughout 44 major cities of the Greco-Roman world, Hegedus concludes that the expansion of the Isis cult was linked to an urban location's proximity to Alexandria and Rome. In a similar study, Stark concludes that the diffusion of the Isis cult and Christianity were intertwined. These claims are evaluated in a new study that accesses the impact of city size, distance from Rome, religious p…
The 2000 North Carolina Religious Adherence Rate
An area's religious adherence rate may be impacted by such factors as community stability, deregulated religious markets, educational attainment, income level, the sex ratio, and a population's age structure. Utilizing 2000 Glenmary and census data for each of North Carolina's 100 counties, the impact of these demographic factors on the religious adherence rate is assessed. North Carolina is an interesting case since it has traditionally been a s…
Prospects for fertility reduction and projections for future population growth in Kenya
Population Growth and the Demographic Transition in Kenya
This paper focuses on patterns of population growth in Kenya. The historical pattern of population growth from the close of the nineteenth century to 1992 is explored in the first two major sections. Estimates of the annual rate of natural population growth have not exceeded 2.5 per cent prior to 1960. Since 1960 the annual natural population growth rate has increased from 3 per cent in 1962 to 3.8-3.9 per cent for the 1977-1990 period. The rate …
Population Growth and the Demographic Transition in Kenya
This paper focuses on patterns of population growth in Kenya. The historical pattern of population growth from the close of the nineteenth century to 1992 is explored in the first two major sections. Estimates of the annual rate of natural population growth have not exceeded 2.5 per cent prior to 1960. Since 1960 the annual natural population growth rate has increased from 3 per cent in 1962 to 3.8-3.9 per cent for the 1977-1990 period. The rate …
Marchin' the Pilgrims Home
Prospects for fertility reduction and projections for future population growth in Kenya
Christendom and Christianity in the Middle Ages
The geography of fertility reduction in Kenya
Record high fertility levels were recorded for Kenya in the late 1970's; however, a fertility reversal was experienced during the 1980's. Recent studies by Njoru, Robinson and the National Research Council and data from the 1989 and 1993 KDHS indicate that the fertility decline is real and pervasive. The release of the 1989 census data provides researchers with an additional source to document the fertility decline and to identify the spatial pat…
The Dudley and Cruise Religious Maturity Scale
The Dudley and Cruise Religious Maturity Scale attempts to measure Allport’s mature religious sentiment. A sample of students from two historically Black Universities was used to test the scale’s reliability. Reliability estimates matching those observed by Dudley and Cruise were obtainable only with the private school data. The 11-item scale was revised and stronger reliability estimates were obtained with an 8-item scale. Factor analysis was em…
Spatial differences in fertility decline in Kenya
Province level fertility and socioeconomic development indicators from the 1989 and 1993 Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys (KDHS) document the spatial pattern of Kenya’s recent fertility decline. Although the data suggest that substantial regional variations in fertility reduction exist, fertility reduction has been pervasive throughout the 1989–1993 period. More specifically, the 1989 and 1993 KDHS data indicate that low fertility levels char…
Du Bois and the Sociology of Religion
In his popular introductory sociology text, Stark identifies W. E. B. Du Bois and Albion Small as important cornerstones of the U.S. sociological tradition. While the work of the “Chicago School” is well known in sociological circles, Du Bois’ sociological legacy is not. The Philadelphia Negro ([1899] 1996) is a classic empirical sociological study that is rarely included in discussions of the development of scientific sociology. Likewise, The Ne…
Urban Networks, Deregulated Religious Markets, Cultural Continuity and the Diffusion of the Isis Cult
In an empirical study on the diffusion of the Isis cult throughout 44 major cities of the Greco-Roman world, Hegedus concludes that the expansion of the Isis cult was linked to an urban location's proximity to Alexandria and Rome. In a similar study, Stark concludes that the diffusion of the Isis cult and Christianity were intertwined. These claims are evaluated in a new study that accesses the impact of city size, distance from Rome, religious p…
Religious pluralism and the North Carolina religious adherence rate, 1926
Data from the 1926 Census of Religious Bodies are utilized to explore the 1926 North Carolina religious economy. State, regional and county variations in religious adherence are estimated and analyzed, and religious primacy groups are identified. In 1926 Baptists were the denominational primacy group, and Southern Baptists were the primacy religious group for the state, but neither group dominated the North Carolina religious marketplace. Regiona…
The 2000 North Carolina Religious Adherence Rate
An area's religious adherence rate may be impacted by such factors as community stability, deregulated religious markets, educational attainment, income level, the sex ratio, and a population's age structure. Utilizing 2000 Glenmary and census data for each of North Carolina's 100 counties, the impact of these demographic factors on the religious adherence rate is assessed. North Carolina is an interesting case since it has traditionally been a s…
Spiritual Capital and the 'Good Life
The association among values, norms, roles and social structures is one of the major cornerstones of sociology. Since the publication of Bellah and company's Habits of the Heart (1996), more attention has been directed toward moral sociology while Putnam's Bowling Alone (2000) has stimulated discussions about social networks and social capital. This article meshes these areas while adding spiritual capital to the mix. This study draws heavily upo…
W.E.B. Du Bois, the Black Church, and the Sociological Study of Religion
During his early sociological period (1896–1914), Du Bois published several empirically-based studies on the Black Church. Many topics were addressed that are relevant to the contemporary study of the Black Church and the sociology of religion. Du Bois utilized methodological triangulation to empirically ground his studies of the Black Church. Census, survey, and ethnographic data were integrated to provide a comprehensive picture of the role of …
The Sociological Souls of Black Folk
The Souls of Black Folk is W.E.B. Du Bois' most famous work. While the work is often viewed as a classic in African American literature and the history of the African American experience, the sociological significance of the work has been understated. In his initial discussions with the book's original publisher, Du Bois desired to prepare a volume that would showcase his ongoing sociological work on "the Negro problems." While many editions of D…
Against Epistemic Apartheid
Sociology Hesitant
W.E.B. Du Bois' early work as a sociologist from 1896 to 1914 represents a milestone in the development of modern sociology. His empirical studies often employed a triangular methodological approach, and by grounding The Philadelphia Negro in what is the earliest extensive social survey by an American sociologist, Du Bois set the stage for the growth of sociology as a legitimate science. In fact, his approach became the model that the discipline …
Religious pluralism, cultural continuity and the expansion of early Christianity
Stark’s (1996) quantitative analysis of early Christianity’s urban expansion argued that churches were established earlier in cities that were less influenced by Rome and had a synagogue. Since Stark maintains that religious pluralism stimulates religious involvement, Christianity should emerge first in cities characterized by a more diverse religious economy. An index of religious pluralism and two measures of cultural continuity (Jewish influen…
The Sociological Insight of W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois discussed key aspects of the new field of sociology in his early writings. This article presents Du Bois’ conception of the developing field and his sociological perspective based on nine of his key original sociological writings. Rather than generating theoretical formulations and studying abstract concepts, Du Bois insisted that sociology be an empirical science adhering to the methods utilized by the physical sciences. Sociology…
Sociology (17 obras) · Philosophy (8 obras) · Geography (7 obras) · Religion and Society Interactions (7 obras) · Religious studies (7 obras) · Demography (6 obras) · Population (6 obras) · Epistemology (5 obras) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (5 obras) · Social science (5 obras)