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technology in contexts

technology in contexts. the project

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technology in contexts

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  1. technology in contexts the project When the Department of Sociology brought Contexts magazine to Minnesota, we wanted to make good on the award-winning print publication's public outreach mission. This project showcases the work of CLA faculty and students in creating a popular website, contexts.org, a network of blogs for students and teachers, and our lively podcasts featuring interviews with sociologists and public intellectuals. about contexts Contextsispublished by the American Sociological Association and edited at the University of Minnesota. We offer a smartly written, thought-provoking take on modern life in our communities. The magazine includes feature articles, culture and book reviews, photography, the latest research discoveries and news from the field. With support from the College of Liberal Arts and the Office for Public Engagement, Contexts.org has developed a network of blogs, podcasts, as well as extended content on our magazine features. the team Contexts co-editors, Doug Hartmann and Chris Uggen, are in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota. For information about Contexts, contact Managing Editor Amy Johnson at 612-624-0245 or amy@contexts.org. Contexts Web Editor is Jon Smajda. For any questions about contexts.org, you can contact Jon at web@contexts.org. contexts blogs Contexts blogs bring sociological theory and research to bear on life in today's world. Our blogs do this in an accessible manner that appeals to generalists within our discipline and to educated publics such as students, policymakers, and the media. teaching the social world Our new teaching blog features resources such as syllabi, video, and lecture tips, plus diverse posts on teaching sociology. contexts crawler Contexts Crawler, led by graduate student Amelia Cotton Corl, scans the internet for sociological news and events. Our animated crawler badge is popping up on sociology sites all over. contexts podcasts Our podcasts are hosted by Jesse Wozniak and Arturo Baiocchi. Each episode features interviews with leading sociologists and our take on new and exciting social science research. Some recent episodes: Talking Community Indicators, Prioritizing the Military, Death Row Exonorees and Soccer hooligans, Foster Care and American Liberalism. • A Backstage Sociologist • The Color Line • Contech • Crawler • Discoveries • Economic Sociology • Graphic Sociology • Podcast • Public Criminology • Reflections on China • Sociological Eye • Sociological Images • Teaching the Social World • ThickCulture

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