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Peer reviewedMerton, Robert K.; Wolfe, Alan – American Sociologist, 1995
Explores the extent that sociological concepts have been incorporated into the vernacular of U.S. society and the impact of sociological techniques on politics and society. Study tracked frequency of selected sociological terms in the popular press. Identifies a danger of sociology becoming too popular and losing its credibility. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citation Analysis, Higher Education, Jargon, Linguistic Borrowing
