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Sociology

Economic meltdown prompts a rethinking of capitalism

Mar 30, 2010 Two dozen scholars from around the world will gather at UC Santa Cruz April 8-10 to explore the social and political effects of modern-day capitalism and the global economy in light of esoteric...

M. Brewster Smith selected to receive Social Sciences emeriti award

Mar 16, 2010 Social psychologist M. Brewster Smith, whose ground breaking insights into the ways in which people's political ideas relate to their personalities, has been selected to receive the 2010...

Politics professor's new book explores branding in big-city politics

Mar 15, 2010 A new book by politics professor Eleonora Pasotti explores the emergence of "brand" politics taking hold in cities that have historically been entrenched in poor government, patronage, corruption,...

Faculty join systemwide effort focused on global health

Nov 9, 2009 UCSC faculty join new UC Global Health Institute....

Alumna chef Deborah Madison's new book reveals secrets of solo eating

Jun 24, 2009 In her latest book, alumna chef Deborah Madison turns her attention to the secret delights of solo diners....

30 Grads in 30 Days: Sequilla Lee

May 18, 2009 B.A., sociology...

30 Grads in 30 Days: Marina Sarran

May 14, 2009 Ph.D., sociology...

30 Grads in 30 Days: Randy Nguyen

May 12, 2009 B.A., sociology...

Bill Domhoff's new book documents the rise of progressive politics in Santa Cruz

Apr 13, 2009 A new book reveals the roots of progressive politics in Santa Cruz....

Eyewitness to history: The inauguration of Barack Obama

Jan 22, 2009 Sociology professor Craig Reinarman was among the throngs who witnessed the inauguration of President Barack Obama. ...