- Sociology
- Urban Sociology
- Sociology of Work
- Public Sociology
- Social Anthropology
- Political Science
- Planning
- Geography
Ray Pahl Papers
This material is held atKeele University Archives and Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 172 PAH
- Dates of Creation
- 1960 - 2008
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- Mostly A4 Approximately 1000 items Published and unpublished papers, comprising articles, lecture notes, course notes and research proposals.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Professor Ray Pahl (17 July 1935 – 3 June 2011) was one of Britain's foremost sociologists and, in his role as Visiting Professor of Sociology at Keele, was a highly valued supporter of social research at the University. In 2011 Pahl generously donated his collection of papers to Keele.
The material draws upon some of the key questions of concern to sociologists during the latter half of the twentieth century. Pahl was a major figure in the development of British Sociology, producing highly influential studies in areas such as urban sociology, the sociology of work, the impact of unemployment on households, and the nature of friendship and changing social ties. His work was uniquely interdisciplinary, combining approaches drawn from geography, social anthropology, political science, as well as different strands within sociology itself. Professor Pahl also played an important role in the development of a 'Public Sociology', serving on a range of official enquiries and contributing to important debates on questions relating to planning, work and employment.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
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Acquisition Information
Bequeathed by Professor Ray Pahl in 2011.
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