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The article discusses sociological development in Greece. Before the Second World War the history of sociology was taught at the Law Faculty of the University of Athens between 1933-1935. Upto 1950's, most Greek so-called "sociologists" were usually economists, political scientists, or lawyers, occasionally with some training in social philosophy and history of sociology at a European university which classified sociology in the theoretical sciences. They were not, therefore, trained to be either objective observers or research scientists but only intelligent theoretical discussants of the social, economic, and political scene in Greece, and their training and orientation were reflected in their writings and activities. Despite the fact that sociology was neither well known nor established in Greece, it acquired a strange prestige, probably because it was something new and it was becoming "fashionable" in other Western countries. Thus, among the Greek upper class at first, and then among the upper middle class, sociology became a favorite subject of study primarily for girls but also for boys. From the early 1960's and on, sociological research was stimulated and facilitated by the creation of a number of centers and by the return of American-trained Greek sociologists in order to conduct research projects financed by American foundations.

Discusses the rupture of the echinococcus cyst of the liver into the bile ducts. Reasons for choosing the subject; Cause of the echinococcus cyst or hydatid disease; Prevalence of the disease in Greece; Factors that influenced the interest of surgeons in the case.

The purpose of this article is to give a brief account of the state of sociology in Greece. The overriding feature of sociology in Greece both as an academic discipline and as a research enterprise is one of a peculiar and fragmented development. Not only is the profession deficient in terms of Western European and North American standards, but it also compares unfavorably with the development of sociology in many of the newly independent states of the third world. Sociology in Greece has yet to develop autonomy of its own. Sociology is neither recognized as a discrete discipline by the established intellectual and academic circles, nor have its practitioners collectively developed a sense of professional identity. To overcome these constraints, sociology in Greece will depend for some time on the support-financial and professional forthcoming from the broader sociological community. Dissemination of sociological thought and practice in Greece will necessarily rely heavily on assistance from sociology departments in major universities and grant-giving institutions in Western Europe and North America, and international agencies sponsoring sociological research and training. Toward this endeavor it will be necessary to establish such programs as exchange of scholars, fellowships abroad, and regular social science seminars and conferences.