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The Past, Present, and Future of a Regional Sociological Association

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The papers in this special issue provide a comprehensive, in-depth look at the Pacific Sociological Association.  In this Epilogue, I call attention to some of the most important challenges and opportunities facing the organization raised by the contributors to this volume.

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  1. Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA, 98686, USA

    Amy S. Wharton

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Wharton, A.S. The Past, Present, and Future of a Regional Sociological Association. Am Soc 45, 327–333 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12108-014-9233-x

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