Tag Archives: sociology

Making Sense of January 6th: What We Know About Why Mobs Emerge

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Double take Sociology

I just posted this on the Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions blog. I’m including the first couple of paragraphs below. Here’s the link to the complete post. On January 6,2021, I watched with millions of other Americans as Trump supporters stormed … Continue reading →

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In The Wake of the Las Vegas Shooting, Republicans Rally to Restrict Women’s Rights

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Double take Sociology

Last week, we suffered the worst shooting in American history. Stephen Paddock killed 58 people and injured hundreds more. As we would expect, Republicans on Capitol Hill and in the White House rallied the troops and launched into action. War … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Writing an Academic Book

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Double take Sociology

The thought of publishing a book is very seductive. A book offers the opportunity to explain ideas in detail. For some, it signifies an academic arrival. Once you publish a book, you are officially part of the knowledge production machine, … Continue reading →

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