The American Sociological Association is:
a non-profit membership association based in Washington, DC
dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good
100 years old in 2005 (founded in 1905)
an association of over 14,000 members
home to 44 special interest sections with more than 21,000 members
host of an annual meeting with more than 6,000 participants
publisher of 10 professional journals and magazines
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Members include:
college and university faculty
researchers
students
practitioners
About 20 percent of the members work in government, business, or non-profit organizations.
The Executive Office of the American Sociological Association (ASA) is located in downtown Washington, DC. For directions to the ASA office, click here.
You may reach the office by calling (202) 383-9005, by using one of the e-mail addresses contained in the staff list, or by sending mail to:
American Sociological Association
1430 K Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone:(202) 383-9005
FAX: (202) 638-0882
TDD: (202) 638-0981
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As the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association, through its Executive Office, is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, the Association aims to articulate policy and implement programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future.
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