The Australian Sociological Association
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About The Australian Sociological Association
TASA aims to further sociology in Australia, provide a network for sociologists in Australia, further links with other sociological associations and address issues of relevance to Australian sociologists.
TASA began its life in 1963 as the Sociological Association of Australia and New Zealand (SAANZ) and incorporated in 1968. In 1988 the association changed its name to TASA. TASA members include sociologists and social scientists consisting of academics, postgraduate and undergraduate students, public servants, consultants and social researchers.
TASA holds annual conferences and produces two refereed journals (JoS & HSR), a triannual newsletter, a Member Directory, a Find a Sociologist Directory, a Jobs & Scholarships Board a web site and maintains a weekly Members' Newsletter. It bestows several Awards, including the Jean Martin Award for best PhD, the Best Paper in the Journal of Sociology Award, the Best Paper in the Health Sociology Review Award and the occasional Services to Australian Sociology Award. TASA also offers scholarships and bursaries to support members to attend TASA's annual conference.
TASA began its life in 1963 as the Sociological Association of Australia and New Zealand (SAANZ) and incorporated in 1968. In 1988 the association changed its name to TASA. TASA members include sociologists and social scientists consisting of academics, postgraduate and undergraduate students, public servants, consultants and social researchers.
TASA holds annual conferences and produces two refereed journals (JoS & HSR), a triannual newsletter, a Member Directory, a Find a Sociologist Directory, a Jobs & Scholarships Board a web site and maintains a weekly Members' Newsletter. It bestows several Awards, including the Jean Martin Award for best PhD, the Best Paper in the Journal of Sociology Award, the Best Paper in the Health Sociology Review Award and the occasional Services to Australian Sociology Award. TASA also offers scholarships and bursaries to support members to attend TASA's annual conference.