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Exploring the Centennial of the American Sociological Association in Philadelphia

Janet and Aldo attend the annual convention of the American Sociological Association in Philadelphia, experiencing insightful sessions, vibrant museums, and a personal connection to their academic past. This postcard reflects on their enriching experience.

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Exploring the Centennial of the American Sociological Association in Philadelphia

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  1. Janet and Aldo were in Philadelphia, for the first time.We went for the annual convention of the American Sociological Association. It was their centennial, and we figured we might not be around for the next ..

  2. Both of us together attended only a small number of sessions. The opening plenary was conducted by the very dignified ASA President, Troy Duster.Its focus topic was the Tsunami and its impact on the peace in Aceh, Indonesia. Some of Aldo’s colleagues had worked there in relief logistics, but this was the first sociological account we heard.

  3. While Aldo was captive session after session to dimly lit hotel rooms, Janet savored the city’s rich museums and murals.

  4. Just as Philadelphia instigated the development of black sociology – W.E.B. DuBois wrote “The Philadelphia Negro” here - , it recognized black artists earlier than elsewhere.[See painting next slide]

  5. There were several other famous paintings on show, including one that appears time and again in medical history books, and also some creative works in other categories of art – sculpture, glass, even this rattan chair filled with an exotic fan.

  6. The Centennial filled me with pride for the sociological profession. But I turned very emotional when, in a technical workshop, I found it was taught by the son of my Ph.D. supervisor of 20 years back, then in Germany. Here was this young man, whom I had known as a toddler, brilliant like his late father!

  7. My first time on the “spouse track” at a conference gave me an opportunity to try out my “new hair” and new stamina. My pedometer registered 14,000 steps or so per day, and I was filled with gratitude for my returning health and growing confidence in the future.

  8. That was Philadelphia. Thought you might enjoy a postcard from the Beninis..

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