Month July 2012

Leo Semashko Abstract The paper attempts to propose, in our view, the most effective mechanism for improving children’s well-being and solving children’s problems in the new century, — namely, children’s suffrage exercised by children’s parents or legal guardians. The paper…

Richard Ling Telenor Research and Development [email protected] Abstract Many people are uneasy with the rapid spread of new forms of electronic communication and media such as the internet, video on demand, electronic agents, teletorg numbers (premium rate services), satellite TV,…

There’s something wrong in the world today, and Sociologists know what it is. From the School of the America’s (website, Wikipedia) to the increasing gap between rich and poor, to the colonial wars of violent conquest conducted in the name…

Tim McGettigan is a Professor of Sociology at Colorado State University – Pueblo. Tim’s primary research interests are in the areas of science, technology and the future, and Tim blogs about those topics at the following site: Socera. In addition, to…

François Larose Faculty of Education University of Sherbrooke Robert David Faculty of Education University of Sherbrooke Jean-Marie Dirand Faculty of Applied Sciences University of Sherbrooke Thierry Karsenti Faculty of Education UQAH Vincent Grenon Faculty of Science University of Sherbrooke Sylvain…

Alexander M Thomas Department of Sociology SUNY Oneonta [email protected] Abstract This paper traces the recent history (1948-1998) of economic restructuring in a rural community in central New York State. It is argued that several similarities exist between the experience of…

Amardo Rodriguez Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies Syracuse University Syracuse, New York [email protected] Samuel Huntington is once again blaming me, that is, those of us who are of different worlds, and who move between worlds, and who claim to…

Good Science is a critical text, and a defense of science and the pursuit of truth. Here’s a list of courses that would benefit from having a bit of Good Science in them: Sociology of Science Sociological Theory Philosophy of…

Janet Atkinson-Grosjean Interdisciplinary Studies University of British Columbia [email protected] Abstract The article describes a preliminary study of a western Canadian university’s” research awareness campaign” and links it to the parallel appointment of a new president with a strong” public affairs”…

Good Science for Popular Science Readers Good Science explores the impact of science on the making of the modern world. In the process of seeking truth, scientists–from Galileo to Stephen J. Hawking–have often made discoveries that have revolutionized reality. Good…