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To write or not to write, that is the question The following articles contain tips for being a better writer. They are designed to help sociologists and social science students learn to communicate their insight, wisdom, and knowledge in a…
Varieties of Violence Terrorists, serial killers, domestic murderers — their ghoulish deeds fill our news and popular entertainment, interspersed with wars, riots, and brutal repressions. Violence surrounds us. Where does it come from?The answer propagated by the mass media is…
Facebook and Family “I was hesitant to add family members on Facebook at first, but I’ve grown to enjoy it. I’m not very good at keeping in touch with family, so I feel like if I’ve posted on Facebook I’ve…
In 1948 George Orwell wrote the novel 1984, a novel about a dystopian future society where total control of thought and action was the name of the game. A docile worker population, a subdued under class, and constant and uninterrupted…
Objectives: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish between the absolute and statistical definition of deviance. 2. Be able to discern the intersection of power and deviance. 3. Understand the importance of social resources…
The world has changed overnight. In the briefest blink of an eye our ability to communicate with each other has expanded. Smart phones, iPads, and evolving social networks have embedded all of us within each other. It might sound good…
The first article I wrote for the SocJournal set the tone for my general opinion in regards to social media and online “friends.” I discussed the concept of cyber “friends” with a dear friend of mine when he offered up…
Home / Publication Types / Books / Book Reviews / Right-wing Politics in the New Latin America !!book_id missing. ISBN: , , Imprint: Publish Date: Page Count: Distributed by: Ingram, Lightning Path Manuscript Status: 2011-10-03 Dr. Michael S. (Dr. S)…
Einstein’s oft-repeated, and dogged insistence that “God does not play dice” is scientifically wrong-headed for a number of reasons. First of all, where science is concerned, God is irrelevant. Any references to God’s presumptive influence on the design of the…
Freedom of speech is sacrosanct. Everyone should have the right to say whatever they want. Also, it is arguably more important to protect free speech for those ideas that we dislike than it is for those that we admire. To…
