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Profiles in Applied & Clinical Sociology
- Josh Packard, PhD: Sociology, Spirituality, and Institutional Trust
This profile of Josh Packard, PhD is brought to you by Applied Worldwide and the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology (AACS). - Bruce K Friesen, PhD: Sociology and Organizational DecisionsThis profile of Bruce K Friesen, PhD is brought to you by Applied Worldwide with a mission of Making Sociology Count.
- Augie Diana, PhD: Sociology in the State and Federal GovernmentThis profile of Augie Diana, PhD is brought to you by Applied Worldwide with a mission of Making Sociology Count.
Recent Publications from Applied Worldwide
- Why Do Propane Tank Prices Vary so Much in the Same Place?Propane tank prices can vary by over $20 in the same parking lot. Here’s a sociological explanation of why prices differ and how to find the best deal.
- Sociology of Group Dynamics: How Groups Shape Behavior and SocietyExplore group dynamics in sociology, including norms, roles, leadership, conformity, and how social groups shape behavior and collective decision-making.
- Fox and Hedgehog: A Case Study in Community Engaged SociologyWhat is community engaged sociology? Learn more from this case study of Fox and Hedgehog Research—an Indiana based research consultancy.
Why is Sociology Important? Browse our Winning Student Essays!
- How Students Are Defining the Importance of Sociology TodayWhy is sociology important? Drawing on three years of student essay competitions, this article explores how emerging sociologists define the value of sociology.
- Sociological Imagination and Critical ThinkingNamrata Sinha from the University of Delhi in India writes on the sociological imagination and critical thinking, applied to contemporary India.
- Applying the Sociological Imagination to COVID-19Kristine Para from MacEwan University in Canada applies the sociological imagination to anti-Asian hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sponsors and Partners
- Current Themes in Sociological ResearchExplore open-access sociological research from Sociological Inquiry on social inequality, health, global trust, cannabis, and more.
- Working with Alpha Kappa Delta and Sociological InquiryApplied Worldwide’s Director of Consulting Services, Dr. Stephanie Wilson, reflects on her role as Media Editor for Alpha Kappa Delta and Sociological Inquiry.
- Language Endangerment and a Global Agenda for Social JusticeExclusive interview with Global Agenda for Social Justice 2 authors Jason Brown and John Middleton about their chapter on language endangerment.
Stella Maris Global Sociology Series
- Power and Authority in India: A Marxist Analysis of Caste PanchayatExplore this sociological analysis of power and authority in India through an in-depth look at caste panchayat and marxist sociology.
- The Social Impact of Urbanism on Sanitation Workers in Chennaixplore how rapid urbanization in Chennai shapes the lives of sanitation workers through housing inequality, labour precarity, and social exclusion.
- Consumerism and Environmental ResponsibilityDrawing on George Ritzer, Zygmunt Bauman, and others, the article shares one sociology students reflection on consumerism and environmental responsibility.
Get in the Repro Know
Introducing Get in the Repro Know, a weekly blog series from sociologist and reproductive rights expert Dr. Elle Rochford.
From the Author: From environmental movements to the criminal legal system to new age instagram, reproductive health and politics covers a lot of ground! It is a full time job staying up to date and I should know because it’s my full-time job! I know not everyone can spend hours a week reading up on reproductive health, so I’ll boil it down to 800 words or less so you can get and stay in the repro know.
On Mexican Society
Browse our “On Mexican Society” blog series written by guest contributor Luis Alberto Peniche Moreno!
Indian Philosophy and Society
Browse our “Indian Philosophy and Society” blog series written by guest contributor Adhrish Chakraborty!