If you're new to the academic field of sociology a good way to browse it is by visiting the American Sociological Association Sections list. According to the ASA website: "Sections are officially-recognized groups of sociologists who share a common interest in a specific topic. ASA has fifty two sections addressing topics ranging from aging to globalization. " Browsing sections is a good way to identify important areas of research and scholars who are active in the field.

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