1940s in sociology
overview of sociology-related events during the 1940's
The following events related to sociology occurred in the 1940s. In particular, this was a critical decade for the publication of a number of important works, including both during World War II and its aftermath. A number of notable sociologists were born during the Baby Boom Generation that started in 1945.
1940
Marc Bloch's Feudal Society is published.
Marc Bloch's Strange Defeat; a Statement of Evidence is published.
Franz Boas's Race, Language and Culture is published.
Sir Edward Evans-Pritchard's The Nuer is published.
Meyer Fortes's African Political Systems is published.
David V. Glass's Population Policies and Movements in Europe is published.
Walter Benjamin's On the Concept of History is published.
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