New Books in Sociology
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Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 29, 2024 • 58min
David M. Henkin, "The Week: A History of the Unnatural Rhythms that Made Us who We are" (Yale UP, 2021)
David M. Henkin investigates the evolution of the seven-day week and its influence on our lives. Topics explored include the artificial construction of the week, its role as an organizational principle of modern society, the relationship between industrialization and the week, the impact of technology on our perception of time, and the interviewee's upcoming book projects on baseball history and political partisanship.
Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
William R. Jankowiak, "Illicit Monogamy: Inside a Fundamentalist Mormon Community" (Columbia UP, 2023)
In this podcast, William Jankowiak discusses his book on a fundamentalist Mormon community where polygamy is common. They explore emotional monogamy, the history of Mormon polygamy, naming practices, and the struggles faced by polygamous males. They also discuss intermarriage in Inner Mongolia and future research projects.
Jan 28, 2024 • 51min
Alka Vaid Menon, "Refashioning Race: How Global Cosmetic Surgery Crafts New Beauty Standards" (U California Press, 2023)
Cosmetic surgery and its impact on racial beauty standards are explored in this podcast. The interview focuses on Dr. Alka Menon's book 'Refashioning Race: How Global Cosmetic Surgery Crafts New Beauty Standards.' The podcast discusses the role of cosmetic surgeons in shaping race, the global phenomenon of cosmetic surgery, the concept of Asian cosmetic surgery, the history and cultural influences in Asian cosmetic surgery, and the potential of GLP1 receptor agonists in changing perceptions of the body.
Jan 27, 2024 • 52min
Judith Fathallah, "Killer Fandom: Fan Studies and the Celebrity Serial Killer" (Mediastudies Press, 2023)
Author Judith Fathallah discusses her book on serial killer fandom and fan studies, highlighting the intersection of this taboo fandom with mainstream fan culture. Topics include the history of fans, textual poaching, affective community, subcultural capital, and the complex stance of fans toward their objects. The chapter also explores the myth-making of Jack the Ripper, the celebrity status of serial killers, fan adaptation and textual poaching, cultural capital in fan spaces, and ongoing interest in dead celebrities.
Jan 24, 2024 • 38min
Jared D. Margulies, "The Cactus Hunters: Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade" (U Minnesota Press, 2023)
Jared D. Margulies, author of The Cactus Hunters: Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade, delves into the motivations and methods of cactus collectors, explores the connection between botanists and collectors in the succulent trade, and discusses the use of psychoanalytic frameworks in understanding the trade. He also shares his personal involvement in the illicit plant trade and his work in conservation science policy.
Jan 23, 2024 • 38min
Hannah Gould and Gwyn McClelland, "Aromas of Asia: Exchanges, Histories, Threats" (Penn State UP, 2023)
Hannah Gould and Gwyn McClelland discuss their edited volume on olfaction in Asian societies, exploring its role in crafting relationships with the dead, shaping social networks, and crossing boundaries. They also discuss the thematic structure of the book, uncovering stories and research topics that were not included.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 12min
James St. André, "Conceptualising China through Translation" (Manchester UP, 2023)
Dr. James St Andre, author of Conceptualising China through Translation, discusses the development of key cultural terms between English and Chinese, exploring how ideas about Chinese culture impact our understanding of China. Topics include feng shui's impact on Western modernity, the transformation of filial piety in China, and the complex dynamics of face in translation.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
Guido Parietti, "On the Concept of Power: Possibility, Necessity, Politics" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Guido Parietti, author who proposes a proper definition of power, discusses the limitations of current approaches to political theory and political science. He emphasizes the importance of understanding power in order to comprehend politics and explores the connection between power and possibility. The podcast also delves into the concept of poverty in different languages, the paradoxical identification of freedom with the absence of poverty, and the relationship between representation and power.
Jan 22, 2024 • 34min
Ofer Sharone, "The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Ofer Sharone, an expert on the stigma of unemployment, discusses how highly educated and experienced workers are vulnerable to long-term unemployment. He explains the impact of unemployment stigma on job seekers and their relationships. The podcast also explores the financial consequences on intimate relationships and friendships. Additionally, it highlights the importance of advocacy and collective action in changing societal perceptions of unemployment.
Jan 21, 2024 • 34min
Joseph C. Russo, "Hard Luck and Heavy Rain: The Ecology of Stories in Southeast Texas" (Duke UP, 2022)
Joseph C. Russo, author of 'Hard Luck and Heavy Rain: The Ecology of Stories in Southeast Texas,' explores the lives of rural residents and their hard-luck stories in Southeast Texas. Topics include LGBTQ+ life, petrochemical industries, religiosity among health food store employees, and the suffering of cancer patients. The podcast challenges classist stereotypes and highlights the insight these individuals offer into contemporary America.
