Tag Archives: sociology

New Stuff Tuesday – January 4

Against Health: How Health Became the New Morality edited by Jonathan Metzl & Anna Kirkland RA418 .A53 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor This is by far my favorite time of year. It’s the perfect opportunity to come up with … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 30

Us Against Them: Ethnocentric Foundations of American Opinion by Donald Kinder & Cindy Kam GN560 .U6 K56 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor When I saw the title of this week’s featured book, I thought that it would perfectly highlight … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 9

Cinematic Sociology: Social Life in Film edited by Jean-Anne Sutherland & Kathryn Feltey PN1995.9 .S6 C543 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor When I was living in Spain and would tell my host family and friends from other countries about … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 21

Diversity Paradox: Immigration and the Color Line in 21st Century America by Jennifer Lee & Frank Bean JV6475 .L38 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Diversity is very much a part of our society, including our campus. The convergence of … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 4

Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block HM683 .B56 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Today is the day that many members of the University have been eagerly awaiting, and I’m not talking about the fire drills that will … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 6

Animating Difference: Race, Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Films for Children by C. Richard King, Carmen Lugo-Lugo & Mary Bloodsworth-Lugo HM1091 .K56 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Growing up as youngsters, everyone has their favorite movies. In many cases, … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – January 5

“Can We All Get Along?”: Racial and Ethnic Minorities in American Politics by Paula McClain and Joseph Stewart E184 .A1 M347 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor It’s the time of year when many people decide to change their lifestyle … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 17

No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process by Colin Beaven HD62.27 .S64 2009 New Book Island, 2nd … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 29

A World of Gangs: Armed Young Men and Gangsta Culture By John Hagedorn HV6437 .H34 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor As I was catching up on all of the day’s important news through my Facebook news feeds, a few … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 28

Al’ America: Travels Through America’s Arab and Islamic Roots By Jonathan Curiel E169.1 .C853 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor They don’t call the America the “melting pot” for nothing. As the land of opportunity, we have traditionally been a … Continue reading

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