Presents a critical analysis of Robert Alun Jones' methodology for seeking a sociological understanding of sociology's past by analyzing classic sociological works. Excerpts from the writings of Jones and other sociologists, both classical and contemporary, are included and criticized. (DB)

Criticizes the approach of sociologist Charles Camic toward understanding the history of sociology. Suggests that if sociologists are to understand earlier societies, they must understand thought patterns which prevailed in those societies and must produce a history of sociological thought which is genuinely historical. (DB)

Problems of developing countries that could be addressed with studies of time use are identified and associated methodological issues are discussed. Time use studies investigate how individuals allocate time among various activities. Such studies have revealed sex and age differences in time spent at work among adults and children of various…