American University of Iraq publishes intellectual biography of sociologist Ali al-Wardi

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The American University of Iraq has published a new intellectual biography examining the life and academic legacy of Ali al-Wardi, a founding figure of Iraqi sociology. The book reviews al-Wardi's pioneering work in the discipline and his analyses of Iraqi society. The biography covers his academic career in Baghdad, his writings on social structure, and his contributions to the intellectual environment of his era. It also examines his efforts to institutionalize sociology within a local context and his influence on students. Published as part of the university's social sciences program, the book is being made available to Iraqi researchers and academics interested in the field.