Program A new editionintegrating the social.:stiences and providing a meaningful analysis of the forces which shC:pe our modern society, and a new American Sociological Society edition· of a foremost authority on crime and the criminal MODERN SOCIETY NEW HORIZONS IN CRIMINOLOGY 2nd Edition 3rd Edition by JOHN BIESANZ, Wayne State Univer­ by HARRY ELMER BARNES, Sociologist sity, and MAVIS BIESANZ and Social Historian, and NEGLEY K. TEETERS, Temple University More than a sociology book, this new Thoroughly scientific in its approach, second edition examines modern society yet compelling in human interest, this from a wide and inclusive point of view. classic in the field of criminology and Insights developed from psychology, corrections makes clear and understand­ history, sociology, economics, and po­ able a subject that has for centuries litical science give clear· and direct been infinitely complex. · answers to such questions as "What forces shape modern society?" "What Like its popular predecessors, this edi­ are the foundations upon which society tion places needed emphasis on training rests?" and "What systems of beliefs in the field of corrections, law enforce­ sustain society"? ment, crime prevention, and criminal-. ogy. New developments in prison programming and in probation ·and The complete revision and up-dating of parole philosophy are thoroughly dis­ this new edition is typified by the ad­ cussed. dition of two entirely new chapters: The Farmer and State and Local.. Gov­ In a lively, informative manner, the ernmimt. Other chapters completely re­ book presents the latest material and , written include: Religion as a Social statistics to shed new light on such con­ Institution; Education,· Laissez Faire, temporary tppics as the' part played by The Mixed Economy, Socialism; and group therapy and counseling in mod~ ~ Fifty-Fourth Annual Meeting Prosperity Without Inflation. ern penology, and the extent of crime in the United States compared to that Topics given thorough coverage include: in other lands. the delicate balance of freedom and Known for years as the standard text in control between individuals, groups, the training of correCtional people, the and nations; the J'!learrlngs and methods volume contains salient facts about THE EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL, CffiCAGO of popular control of government; the crime syndicates, rack~teering enter­ struggle for the maintenance of our prises of the moment, the shadowy con­ civil liberties; the. implications of the nection between politics and the under­ September 2, 3, 4, 5, 1959 shift from rural to urban living. world, and recent reforms in court pro­ cedures. 740 pp. Pub. I959 Text price $7.95 654 pp. Pub. 1959 Text price $7.95 Also meeting in Chicago, Dlinois: To receive approval copies. promptly, write: Box 903 Rural Sociological Society Society for the Study o£ Social Problems PRENTICE-HALL, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey AMERICAN SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1959 President, KINGSLEY DAVIS, University of California, Berkeley President-Elect, HowARD BECKER, University of Wisconsin Vice-President, HARRY ALPERT, University of Oregon Vice-President-Elect, WILBERT E. MooRE, Princeton University Secretary, DoNALD YoUNG, Russell Sage Foundation Editor, American Sociological Review, CHARLES H. PAGE, Smith College Editor, Sociometry, JoHN A. CLAUSEN, National Institute of Mental Health Executive Officer, MATILDA WHITE RILEY, Rutgers, The State University COUNCIL KINGSLEY DAVIS ·~ HowARD BECKER WILBERT E. MOORE CHARLES H. pAGE \ HARRY ALPERT DoNALD YouNG JoHN A. CLAUSEN ., Former Presidents I HERBERT BLUMER, University of California, Berkeley; RoBERT K. MERTON, Columbia University; RoBIN M. WILLIAMS, JR., Cornell University Elected at Large HARRY ALPERT, University of Oregon PRESTON VALIEN, New York State Depart· W. F. CoTTRELL, Miami University ment of Health RoBERT E. L. FARIS, University of Wash· GEORGE C. HoMANs, Harvard University ington S. M. LIPSET, University of California, REUBEN HILL, University of Minnesota Berkeley GORDON W. BLACKWELL, University of CHARLES P. LooMIS, Michigan State Uni· North Carolina versity JoHN A. CLAUSEN, National Institute of JoHN W. RILEY, JR., Rutgers, The State Mental Health University Elected from Affiliated Societies LEONARD BROOM, Pacific IRWIN T. SANDERS, Rural MARGARET JARMAN HAGOOD, D.C. RAYMOND F. SLETTO, Ohio Valley REX D. HoPPER, Society for the Study of MARION B. SMITH, Southwestern Social Problems T. LYNN SMITH, Southern WILBERT E. MooRE, Eastern GEORGE B. Vow, Midwest PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chairman: KINGSLEY DAVIS, University of California, Berkeley Associate Chairman: BEVERLY DuNCAN, University of Chicago HARRY ALPERT, University of Oregon ALBERT J. REiss, JR., State Univ. of Iowa OTis DUDLEY DuNCAN, University of Chi· IRENE TAEUBER, Princeton University cago WELLMAN J. WARNED, New York University WILLIAM L. KoLB, Carleton College DoNALD YouNG, Russell Sage Foundation TALCOTT PARSONs, Harvard University LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEl Co-Chairmen: PHILIP M. HAUSER, University of Chicago, and RAYMOND W. MACK, Northwestern University; SALLY CASSIDY, University of Chicago; ]AMES ALLAN DAVIS, National Opinion Research Center; LiNTON FREEMAN, Northwestern University; ScoTT ··"",.j A. GREER, Northwestern University; JoHN I. KITSUSE, Northwestern University; PETER P. KLASSEN, University of Illinois; RosE HuM LEE, Roosevelt University; MURRAY H. LEIFFER, Garrett Biblical Institute; HANS MAUKSCH, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital; DONALD Roos, Lake Forest College. Executive Office: American Sociological Society, New York University Washington Square, New York, New York I 4 ' AMERICAN SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM OUTLINE WEDNESDAY, September 2 PAGE SATURDAY, September 5 3:30-5:30 P.M. PAGE Use of Computers . 10 PAGE 10:00 A.M. Demography . 10 9 :00-11 :00 A.M. The Family . ll Council (all day) . 27 Communication and Public Max Lerner's America as a Opinion ................. 20 Proposed Section on Medical Civilization . ll Sociology . 28 Family Relationships of the Rural Sociology . ll Aged .............•..... 20 Sociological Theory . ll History and Sociology . 20 2:20P.M. Social Psychology . 12 Medical Sociology . • . 20 Sociology of the Arts . 12 Occupational Sociology . 21 Section on Social Psychology. 28 8:00P.M. Social Disorganization . • . 21 Social Structure and Per- 4:00P.M. General Session . • . 12 sonality . • 21 Proposed Section on Meth· FRIDAY, September 4 odology .................. 28 II :00 A.M.-12 :00 M. 9 :00-II :00 A.M. Business Meeting . 22 The Family .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13 History and Sociology . 13 · THURSDAY, September 3 International Sociology . 13 1:30-3:30 P.M. Medical Sociology . 13 Economic Change . 22 8:30-10:00A.M. Methodology ............... 14 Graduate Training in So- Sociology of Psychiatric Care 14 ciology . 22 Registration . 6 Social Structure and Person- Industrial Sociology . 22 ality ..•................. 14 Methodology . • . 23 10:00 A.M.-12:00 M. Political Sociology . 23 II :00 A.M.-12 :00 M. Race and Ethnic Relations. 23 Age Status and Social Struc· Business Meeting ........... 14 Theological Education • . 24 ture ..................... 6 Use of Computers . 6 1:30-3:30 P.M. Family Dynamics and Men- Communication and Public 3:30-5:30 P.M. tal Illness . 6 Opinion ................. 15 Criminology . • . 24 Industrial Sociology 6 Occupational Sociology . 15 The Family . 24 · Kinship and the Family. 7 Social Disorganization 15 Sociology of Sm11ll Groups . 24 Rural Sociology . 7 Sociology of Small Groups 16 Sociology of Education . 25 SQcial Psychology . 7 Sociology of Law . 16 Sociology of Organizations. 25 Sociology of Organizations ... 16 Sociology of Religion . 25 l:30-3:30P.M. Statistical Significance . 17 Sociology of Science . 26 Community Studies . 8 Urban Sociology . 17 Economic Development and 3:30-5:30 P.M. Social Change . .. 8 Criminology . 17 Medical Sociology . 8 Demography . 18 · Social Stratification 9 Industrial Sociology . 18 Sociological Profession . 9 Political Sociology . 18 Industrial Sociology 9 Problems of Integration . 18 Sociology and Education . 10 Social Stratification 19 Urban Sociology . 10 Sociological Theory . 19 Sociology of Religion . 19 8:00P.M. Presidential Session and In­ formal Gathering . 19 See pages 27 and 28 for full schedule of meetings of Council, Committees, Editorial Boards, Sections, and Officers of Affiliated Societies. See the hack pages of the Program for Index of Program Participants. The facilities of the Illinois State Employment Service will be used at the meetings. Interested persons should report to Employment Headquarters immediately after registering. 6 mURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1959-(Continued) 7 RoLF MEYERSOHN, University of Chicago THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 "Work Routines and Routine Leisure" 8:30-10:00 A.M. REGISTRATION-Passagio Loms H. 0RZACK, University of Wisconsin "Work as a 'Central Life Interest' of Professionals" 10:00 A.M.-12 M. AGE STATUS AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE-Parkview Room Loms A. FERMAN, HAROLD L SHEPPARD, and SEYMOUR FABER, University of Michigan-Wayne State University, Institute of Labor and Industrial Chairman, GLENN V. FuGmTT, University of Wisconsin Relations "Social Psychological and Situational Factors in the Morale of Unem­ KENNETH M. OLSEN and BERNICE L. NEUGARTEN, University of Chicago ployed Industrial Workers" "Social Class and Age-Graded Behavior in Adulthood: An Empirical Study" JoHN B. KNox, University of Tennessee NoRMAN B. RYDER, University of Wisconsin "Integration of Work Force in an Argentine Factory" "The Cohort