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In a short conclusion, it is argued that sociology’s contribution to understanding norms of shame and blame is a crucial one. Reference is made to foresight and action sociologies here. A commitment to the development of these two forms of sociology is commended in the context of contemporary and topical debate.
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Scambler, G. (2020). Conclusion. In: A Sociology of Shame and Blame . Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23143-9_7
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