New Books in Sociology
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Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 12, 2024 • 33min
David E. Gilbert, "Countering Dispossession, Reclaiming Land: A Social Movement Ethnography" (U California Press, 2024)
A group of Indonesian agricultural workers reclaimed their land from agribusiness, showcasing a story of empowerment and resilience. The movement's daring acts, unexpected alliances, and shift to sustainable agroforestry highlight the power of collective action and social transformation.
Mar 11, 2024 • 49min
Xin Gu, "Cultural Work and Creative Subjectivity: Recentralising the Artist Critique and Social Networks in the Cultural Industries" (Routledge, 2023)
Explore the challenges and dynamics of cultural work in contemporary society, highlighting the role of consumers in shaping cultural products. Delve into the evolution of creative economies in Manchester, showcasing the struggles and resilience of independent fashion designers. Discover the craftsmanship and collaborative spirit of makers in Melbourne's creative precincts, emphasizing their dedication to artisanal work and community engagement.
Mar 10, 2024 • 48min
Lorraine Daston, "Rivals: How Scientists Learned to Cooperate" (Columbia Global Reports, 2023)
Delving into the 350-year history of the scientific community, Lorraine Daston explores the complexities of scientists learning to cooperate. From the Republic of Letters to global collaborations, she unravels the dynamics of scientific rivalries and the challenges of defining a scientific community. The evolution of scientific cooperation, the impact of historical events like World Wars, and the power of in-person meetings in establishing scientific consensus are all explored in this intriguing podcast.
Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
Mara Albrecht and Alke Jenss, "The Spatiality and Temporality of Urban Violence: Histories, Rhythms and Ruptures" (Manchester UP, 2023)
A podcast explores how cities' spatial and temporal configurations shape violence, highlighting the intertwined nature of space, time, and violence. It discusses the productive capacity of violence, challenges assumptions about urban binaries, and emphasizes the historical and societal implications of urban violence.
Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 8min
Laura Huttunen and Gerhild Perl, "An Anthropology of Disappearance: Politics, Intimacies and Alternative Ways of Knowing" (Berghahn Books, 2023)
Scholars explore disappearances in different cultural contexts, addressing human life, rituals, citizenship, and agency. The podcast delves into methodological challenges and ethical considerations of researching disappearances. It discusses the political urgency of terms in conflict anthropology and the role of imagination in coping with disappearances. The complexity of disappearance as a social phenomenon, grief, loss, and alternative ways of knowing are also examined.
Mar 10, 2024 • 55min
Samantha Majic, "Lights, Camera, Feminism?: Celebrities and Anti-Trafficking Politics" (U California Press, 2023)
Exploration of celebrity activism in social causes, focusing on celebrities' impact on anti-trafficking politics. Analyzing the intersection of feminism and interpretive scholarship, deconstructing dominant narratives on human trafficking. Delving into future research on celebrities and audience responses, blending quantification with feminism. Discussing celebrities' role in feminism and anti-trafficking politics, hinting at more intriguing episodes to come.
Mar 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
Jacqueline Kennelly, "Burnt by Democracy: Youth, Inequality, and the Erosion of Civic Life" (U Toronto Press, 2023)
Dr. Jacqueline Kennelly discusses the impact of neoliberalism on youth political participation and the erosion of democracy. The podcast explores the challenges faced by young people in different countries, highlighting the disconnect between democratic ideals and socioeconomic disparities. It delves into the influences shaping youth activism and offers practical solutions to address systemic inequalities and enhance civic education.
Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 2min
Emily Lynell Edwards, "Digital Islamophobia: Tracking a Far-Right Crisis" (de Gruyter, 2023)
The podcast discusses how far-right networks spread Islamophobic hate speech on Twitter globally, from the US to India and Nigeria. It explores challenges of content moderation and the normalization of extremist content online. The conversation also delves into the authenticity of online identities, far-right extremism on Twitter, and Twitter's struggles with enforcing hate speech policies. It highlights the impact of far-right white American Christian Islamophobia on anti-Muslim politics in Nigeria and India.
Mar 7, 2024 • 57min
Laurie L. Patton, "Who Owns Religion?: Scholars and Their Publics in the Late Twentieth Century" (U Chicago Press, 2019)
Scholar Laurie Patton discusses scholars' clashes with religious communities in the late 1980s and 90s, exploring the rights of secular hermeneutics to interpret religions. Scholars must navigate between multiple masters and speak truths that not everyone may want to hear. The podcast delves into the cultural work of religious studies, emphasizing the importance of engaging with diverse audiences and embracing multiple perspectives in public discourse.
Mar 5, 2024 • 45min
Michael Poulshock, "Power Structures in International Politics" (Low 8, 2023)
The podcast delves into power structures in international politics through a unique computational science lens. Topics include resource conflict, imperialism, and global instability. The guest, Michael Poulshock, shares insights on his diverse background and the creation of his model. Discussions cover absolute and relative power struggles, influence flow in global networks, and the interplay between cooperation and hegemonic structures.
